902 in Roman Numerals

The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are the Roman Numerals.

Earlier people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count earlier. When life became 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 to count.

In Roman Numerals, we use CMII to represent 902, where CM is 900 (1000 - 100) and II is 2 (1 + 1). 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.

Rule 1: Addition Method

The addition method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, II → I + I → 1 + 1 = 2.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that can be repeated three times. III → 3.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller number is followed by a larger number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, CM → M - C → 1000 - 100 = 900.

Rule 4: Limitation Rule

The symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we won't write DDD for 1500; instead, we use MD.

Let’s now learn how to write 902 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals.

• By Expansion Method
• By Grouping Method

In the expansion method, based on the place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 902 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 902 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:

Step 1: The number is broken based on the place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 902, we write it as 900 + 2.

Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals

• 900 in Roman Numerals - CM
   
• 2 in Roman Numerals - II

Step 3: Combining the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 902 in Roman Numerals is CM (900) + II (2) = CMII

When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 902 in Roman Numerals, we group 902 as 900 + 2.

• 900 in Roman Numerals - CM
   
• 2 in Roman Numerals - II
   

So, 902 is written as CMII in Roman Numerals.

Roman Numerals follow a certain pattern, making them look similar. In this section, we will learn some numbers related to the Roman numeral 902. 

• Addition Rule: The addition method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral, and their values are added. For example, II = I + I = 1 + 1 = 2.
   
• Subtraction Rule: The subtraction method is used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger one, and their values are subtracted. For example, CM = M - C = 1000 - 100 = 900.
   
• Expansion Method: This method involves breaking down a number based on place value and converting each part to Roman Numerals, then combining them. For example, 902 = 900 + 2 = CMII.
   
• Grouping Method: In this method, numbers are grouped based on place value, and each group is converted into Roman numerals. For example, 902 = 900 + 2 = CMII.
   
• Limitation Rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times, and symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, III = 3 (I is repeated three times to represent the number 3).