58 in Roman Numerals

The 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 Roman Numerals. Earlier people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. 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 LVIII to represent 58, where L is 50, V is 5, and III is 3. 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, LVIII → L + V + III → 50 + 5 + 3 = 58

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a large number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, III → 3.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a small number is followed by a large number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, XL → L - X → 50 - 10 = 40

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 LL for 100; instead, we use C. Similarly, 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII

Let’s now learn how to write 58 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 58 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.

To write 58 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on the place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc. 

For 58, we write it as 50 + 5 + 3

Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals

50 in Roman Numerals — L

5 in Roman Numerals — V

3 in Roman Numerals — III

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together.

Therefore, 58 in Roman Numerals is L (50) + V (5) + III (3) = LVIII

When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number.

To write 58 in Roman Numerals, we group 58 as 50 + 5 + 3

50 in Roman Numerals — L

5 in Roman Numerals — V

3 in Roman Numerals — III

So, 58 is written as LVIII 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 58.

• Addition rule: The addition method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral. Here, the values are added. For example, LVIII = L + V + III = 50 + 5 + 3 = 58.
   
• Grouping method: Here, the given numbers are grouped based on their place value and then converted into Roman numerals. For example, 58 = 50 + 5 + 3 = LVIII.
   
• Repetition rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, III = 3 (I is repeated three times to represent the number 3).
   
• Subtraction rule: The subtraction method is used when a smaller number precedes a larger numeral. For example, IX = X - I = 10 - 1 = 9.
   
• Limitation rule: Symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated, and no symbol can be repeated more than three times in succession.