Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Roman numerals are a way of expressing numbers using specific symbols. The symbols I, V, X, L, C, D, and M are commonly used in this numeral system. Roman Numerals are often seen in royal titles, book names, and sequences. Here we will discuss Roman Numerals, rules, and examples.
Roman numerals are used in various contexts, such as royal titles (e.g., Henry I, Henry II). When you see titles like these, the Roman numerals (I, II) represent the order of succession. Ancient Romans developed the Roman numeral system for counting, using symbols like I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000).
For 133, we use CXXXIII, where C is 100, X is 10, 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. Let's discuss these rules to understand how to write numbers like 133 in Roman numerals.
Rule 1: Addition Method
When a smaller number follows a larger number, the numerals are added. For example, CXXXIII → C + X + X + I + I + I → 100 + 10 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 133.
Rule 2: Repetition Method
Some Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times to represent numbers. For example, III → 3.
Rule 3: Subtraction Method
When a smaller numeral precedes a larger one, it is subtracted. For example, IX → X I → 10 1 = 9.
Rule 4: Limitation Rule
Certain symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. Also, numerals should not be repeated more than three times. For example, 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.
Let’s now learn how to write 133 in Roman numerals using different methods.
Step 1: Break the number based on place value: 100 + 30 + 3.
Step 2: Convert each part into Roman numerals:
100 in Roman numerals — C
30 in Roman numerals — XXX
3 in Roman numerals — III
Step 3: Combine them: Therefore, 133 in Roman numerals is C + XXX + III = CXXXIII.
For the grouping method:
Group 133 as 100 + 30 + 3.
Convert each group:
100 in Roman numerals — C
30 in Roman numerals — XXX
3 in Roman numerals — III
Thus, 133 is written as CXXXIII in Roman numerals.
Students often make mistakes when writing numbers in Roman numerals. Here are some common errors and tips to avoid them:
A historian is cataloging artifacts and finds that he needs to multiply XIII by X to determine the total number of items in a collection.
The product of XIII and X is CXXX.
In Roman numerals, XIII is 13 and X is 10. The product of XIII and X is 13 × 10 = 130. 130 in Roman Numerals can be written as CXXX.
A librarian distributes CXXXIII volumes equally among XIX shelves. How many volumes will each shelf contain?
Each shelf will contain VII volumes.
To find the number of volumes per shelf, we divide the total number of volumes by the number of shelves.
CXXXIII = 133
XIX = 19
Therefore, CXXXIII / XIX = 133 / 19 = 7.
7 in Roman numerals is VII.
Calculate the sum of LXXX and LIII.
The sum of LXXX and LIII is CXXXIII.
Sum is the result of adding two numbers.
LXXX = 80
LIII = 53
80 + 53 = 133
133 in Roman Numerals is CXXXIII.
The sum of LXXX and LIII is CXXXIII.
What is the difference between CXL and VII?
The difference between CXL and VII is CXXXIII.
The difference of two numbers is the value we get when subtracting the smaller number from the larger number.
CXL = 140
VII = 7
140 7 = 133
133 in Roman Numerals can be written as CXXXIII.
Write the Roman Numeral for 133 using the expansion method.
The Roman numeral for 133 is CXXXIII.
Step 1: Break down 133 into its component parts:
100 + 30 + 3 = 133
100 = C
30 = XXX
3 = III
Using the expansion method, 133 is represented as CXXXIII.
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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