398 in roman numerals

Royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, etc., often use Roman Numerals. Have you ever wondered what these symbols (I and II) mean? They are Roman Numerals. In ancient times, people used fingers, sticks, and bones to count. As life became more complex, a standard counting system was needed. 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 used.

In Roman Numerals, we use CCCXCVIII to represent 398, where CCC is 300, XC is 90, and VIII is 8. 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 some of these rules.

Rule 1: Addition Method

The addition method is used when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, VIII → V + III → 5 + 3 = 8

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a large number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. CCC → 300.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

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

Rule 4: Limitation Rule

Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and certain symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we don't write VV for 10; instead, we use X.

Let’s learn how to write 398 in Roman Numerals by following these methods: Expansion Method and Grouping Method.

• By Expansion Method

• By Grouping Method

In the expansion method, based on place value, the number is broken down. Here’s how to write 398 in Roman numerals using the expansion method:

Step 1: Break down the number based on place value: 300 + 90 + 8

Step 2: Convert each part into Roman Numerals:

300 in Roman Numerals — CCC

90 in Roman Numerals — XC

8 in Roman Numerals — VIII

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together:

Therefore, 398 in Roman Numerals is CCC (300) + XC (90) + VIII (8) = CCCXCVIII

When writing large numbers in Roman Numerals, we group the numbers. To write 398 in Roman Numerals, we group it as 300 + 90 + 8.

300 in Roman Numerals — CCC

90 in Roman Numerals — XC

8 in Roman Numerals — VIII

So, 398 is written as CCCXCVIII in Roman Numerals.

Roman Numerals follow a pattern that makes them look similar. Here are some numbers related to 398 in Roman Numerals:

CCCXCVI = 396  
CCCXCVII = 397  
CCCXCVIII = 398  
CCCXCIX = 399  
CD = 400  

• Addition method: Used when a smaller numeral follows a larger numeral, and their values are added. For example, VIII = V + III = 5 + 3 = 8.

• Subtraction method: Used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, and the smaller is subtracted from the larger. For example, XC = C  X = 90.

• Grouping method: The process of grouping numbers based on their place value and converting each group to Roman Numerals. For example, 398 = 300 + 90 + 8 = CCCXCVIII.

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

• Limitation rule: Some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated, and no symbol can be repeated more than three times consecutively.