Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Roman numerals are a way of expressing numbers using symbols. I, V, X, L, C, D, and M are the symbols we use. Roman Numerals are used in royal titles, book names, sequences, and so on. Here we will be discussing Roman Numerals, rules, and examples.
Royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented?
Those are the Roman Numerals. Earlier people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. As life became more complex, a standard form was required to count. Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system to count. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols we use.
In Roman Numerals we use DCCXIV to represent 714, where D is 500, CC is 200, X is 10, and IV is 4. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.
There are certain basic rules to write a number in Roman Numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some basic rules that need to be remembered when writing a number in Roman numerals.
The addition method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, XVI → X + V + I → 10 + 5 + 1 = 16
To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that can be repeated up to three times. For example, CCC → 300.
If a small number is followed by a larger number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4
The symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we don't write VV for 10; instead, we use X.
Let’s now learn how to write 714 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals:
In the expansion method, based on the place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 714 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 714 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on the place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc.
For 714, we write it as 700 + 10 + 4.
Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals:
- 700 in Roman Numerals — DCC
- 10 in Roman Numerals — X
- 4 in Roman Numerals — IV
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together.
Therefore, 714 in Roman Numerals is DCC (700) + X (10) + IV (4) = DCCXIV.
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number.
To write 714 in Roman Numerals, we group 714 as 700 + 10 + 4:
- 700 in Roman Numerals — DCC
- 10 in Roman Numerals — X
- 4 in Roman Numerals — IV
So, 714 is written as DCCXIV in Roman Numerals.
Students make mistakes when writing numbers in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and ways to avoid them.
Find the sum of DCCXIV and LXXII.
The sum of DCCXIV and LXXII is DCCLXXXVI.
In Roman numerals, DCCXIV is 714, and LXXII is 72. Adding these two gives 714 + 72 = 786. In Roman numerals, 786 is written as DCCLXXXVI.
A historian wants to distribute MCDXXVIII ancient coins among II groups equally. How many coins will each group receive?
Each group will receive DCCXIV coins.
To distribute the coins equally, divide the total number of coins by the number of groups. MCDXXVIII = 1428, and II = 2. Therefore, 1428 / 2 = 714. In Roman numerals, 714 is represented as DCCXIV.
Calculate the difference between DCCC and DCCXIV.
The difference between DCCC and DCCXIV is LXXXVI.
The difference is found by subtracting one number from the other. DCCC = 800 and DCCXIV = 714. Thus, 800 - 714 = 86. In Roman numerals, 86 is written as LXXXVI.
Convert the product of XXXVII and XIX into Roman numerals.
The product of XXXVII and XIX is DCCIII.
First, convert the Roman numerals into numbers: XXXVII = 37 and XIX = 19. Multiply them together: 37 × 19 = 703. In Roman numerals, 703 is written as DCCIII.
Write the Roman Numeral for 714 using the expansion method.
The Roman numeral for 714 is DCCXIV.
Break down 714 into its components: 700 + 10 + 4. In Roman numerals, 700 is DCC, 10 is X, and 4 is IV. Combine them to get DCCXIV.
Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.
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