297 in Roman Numerals

Royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, often use Roman numerals. Have you noticed these symbols (I and II) and wondered what they represent?

Those are Roman numerals. In ancient times, people counted using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. As life became more complex, a standard form was needed for counting. Ancient Romans developed the Roman numeral system. The symbols used are I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000).

In Roman numerals, we use CCXCVII to represent 297. Here, CC is 200, XC is 90, and VII is 7. 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 a smaller numeral is placed after a larger numeral, indicating addition. For example, VII → V + II → 5 + 2 = 7.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write larger numbers, certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, CCC → 300.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral in Roman numerals, we subtract the smaller numeral from the larger numeral. For example, XC → C - X → 100 - 10 = 90.

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 VV for 10; instead, we use X.

Let's now learn how to write 297 in Roman numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman numerals.

• By Expansion Method  
• By Grouping Method
   

In the expansion method, the number is broken down based on place value. Here, we will learn how to write 297 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.

To write 297 in Roman numerals, follow these steps:

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

For 297, we write it as 200 + 90 + 7.  

Step 2: Convert the numbers into Roman numerals:

 
200 in Roman numerals — CC  
90 in Roman numerals — XC  
7 in Roman numerals — VII  

Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals.  

Therefore, 297 in Roman numerals is CC + XC + VII = CCXCVII.
 

When writing a large number in Roman numerals, we group the number.  

To write 297 in Roman numerals, we group 297 as 200 + 90 + 7.  

200 in Roman numerals — CC  

90 in Roman numerals — XC  

7 in Roman numerals — VII  

So, 297 is written as CCXCVII 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 297.
 

• Addition rule: Addition is used when a larger numeral is followed by a smaller one. Here the values are added. For example, VII = V + II = 5 + 2 = 7.  

• Grouping method: Here, numbers are grouped based on their place value and converted into Roman numerals. For example, 297 = 200 + 90 + 7 = CCXCVII.  

• Repetition rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeral system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, CCC = 300 (C is repeated three times).  

• Subtraction rule: Subtraction is used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger one. For example, XC = 100 - 10 = 90.  

• Limitation rule: Symbols such as V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, 10 is written as X, not VV.