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.
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 CCLXIX to represent 269, where C is 100, L is 50, X is 10, and IX is 9. 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, then it is the addition method. For example, CCLXIX → C + C + L + X + IX → 100 + 100 + 50 + 10 + 9 = 269.
Rule 2: Repetition Method
To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that can be repeated three times. For example, CCC → 300.
Rule 3: Subtraction Method
If a small number is followed by a large number in Roman Numerals we subtract the smaller number from the large number, it is a subtraction method. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9.
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, 100 is written as C not LL, and 200 is written as CC not CCL.
Let’s now learn how to write 269 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 269 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 269 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on the place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc.
For 269, we write it as 200 + 60 + 9.
Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals:
- 200 in Roman Numeral — CC
- 60 in Roman Numeral — LX
- 9 in Roman Numeral — IX
Step 3: Combining the Roman Numerals together.
- Therefore, 269 in Roman Numeral is CC (200) + LX (60) + IX (9) = CCLXIX.
When writing a large number into Roman Numeral, we group the number.
To write 269 in Roman Numeral, we group 269 as 200 + 60 + 9.
- 200 in Roman Numeral — CC
- 60 in Roman Numeral — LX
- 9 in Roman Numeral — IX
So, 269 is written as CCLXIX in Roman Numerals.
Students make mistakes when writing a number in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
Find the product of CCLXIX and III.
The product of CCLXIX and III is DCCVII.
In numbers, CCLXIX is 269 and III is 3. The product of CCLXIX and III is 269 × 3 = 807. 807 in Roman Numerals can be written as DCCVII.
A librarian wants to distribute DCCXVIII books to XXVI shelves. Find the number of books on each shelf.
The number of books on each shelf is XXVII.
To find the number of books on each shelf, we divide the total number of books by the number of shelves.
That is DCCXVIII / XXVI.
DCCXVIII = 718
XXVI = 26
Therefore, DCCXVIII / XXVI = 718 / 26 = 27.
27 in Roman numerals can be written as XXVII.
Find the sum of CCLXIX and XXXI.
The sum of CCLXIX and XXXI is CCC.
Sum is the result of adding two numbers.
CCLXIX = 269
XXXI = 31
269 + 31 = 300
300 in Roman Numerals is CCC.
The sum of CCLXIX and XXXI is CCC.
What is the difference between CCLXIX and CXIX?
The difference between CCLXIX and CXIX is CL.
The difference of two numbers is the value we get when subtracting one number from the other.
CCLXIX = 269
CXIX = 119
269 - 119 = 150
150 in Roman Numerals can be written as CL.
Write the Roman Numeral for 269 + 91 using the expansion method.
The Roman numeral for 269 + 91 is CCCLX.
Step 1: First convert the numbers 269 and 91 into Roman numerals.
269 - CCLXIX
91 - XCI
Add the numbers together: 269 + 91 = 360.
Using the expansion method: 360 = 300 + 60 = CCCLX.
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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