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.
In 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. 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 DCCXXXVI to represent 736, where D is 500, CC is 200, XXX is 30, and VI is 6.
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, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.
To write large numbers, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, CCC → 300.
If a small number is placed before a larger number in Roman Numerals, it is subtracted from the larger number. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9.
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 736 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals.
In the expansion method, the number is broken down based on place value. In this section, we will learn how to write 736 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 736 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break down the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, and ones. For 736, we write it as 700 + 30 + 6.
Step 2: Convert the number into Roman Numerals.
Step 3: Combine them into Roman Numerals. Therefore, 736 in Roman Numerals is DCC (700) + XXX (30) + VI (6) = DCCXXXVI.
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 736 in Roman Numerals, we group 736 as 700 + 30 + 6.
So, 736 is written as DCCXXXVI in Roman Numerals.
Students make mistakes when writing numbers in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
Calculate the sum of DCC and XXXVI.
The sum of DCC and XXXVI is DCCXXXVI.
DCC is 700 and XXXVI is 36.
The sum of DCC and XXXVI is 700 + 36 = 736.
Therefore, 736 in Roman numerals is DCCXXXVI.
A historian found DCCXXXVI ancient artifacts and wants to divide them equally among VIII museums. How many artifacts will each museum receive?
Each museum will receive XCII artifacts.
To find out how many artifacts each museum receives, divide the total number of artifacts by the number of museums: DCCXXXVI / VIII. DCCXXXVI is 736 and VIII is 8, so 736 / 8 = 92. 92 in Roman numerals is XCII.
A marathon runner completed a race of DCCXXXVI miles in XIII days. How many miles did they run on average per day?
The marathon runner ran LVI miles per day on average.
To find the average, divide the total miles by the number of days:
DCCXXXVI / XIII.
DCCXXXVI is 736 and XIII is 13, so 736 / 13 = 56. 56 in Roman numerals is LVI.
A library has DCCXXXVI books. If they decide to donate CC books, how many books will remain?
The library will have DXXXVI books remaining.
Subtract the number of donated books from the total: DCCXXXVI - CC.
DCCXXXVI is 736 and CC is 200, so 736 - 200 = 536.
536 in Roman numerals is DXXXVI.
Convert the number 736 into Roman numerals using the expansion method.
736 in Roman numerals is DCCXXXVI.
First, break down the number 736 into its components: 700 + 30 + 6. Convert each number to Roman numerals: 700 is DCC, 30 is XXX, and 6 is VI. Combine them to get DCCXXXVI.
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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