Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Roman numerals are the 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, use Roman Numerals. Earlier people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. As life became more complex, a standard form was required for counting, leading to the Roman Numeral system. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols used for counting.
In Roman Numerals, we use CDXXIX to represent 429. Here, CD is 400, XX is 20, 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.
The addition method is used when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6
Certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, III → 3.
If a smaller number precedes a larger number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9
The symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we won't write VV for 10; instead, we use X, and for 8, we write VIII, not IIIIIIII.
Let’s now learn how to write 429 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. Here’s how to write 429 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 429 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break down the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, and ones. 429 = 400 + 20 + 9
Step 2: Convert the numbers into Roman Numerals:
400 in Roman Numerals - CD
20 in Roman Numerals - XX
9 in Roman Numerals - IX
Step 3: Combine these Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 429 in Roman Numerals is CDXXIX.
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 429 in Roman Numerals, group 429 as 400 + 20 + 9.
So, 429 is written as CDXXIX in Roman Numerals.
Students often make mistakes when writing numbers in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Calculate the difference between CDXXIX and CXXII.
The difference between CDXXIX and CXXII is CCCVII.
In Roman numerals, CDXXIX is 429 and CXXII is 122. The difference is calculated as follows:
429 - 122 = 307.
307 in Roman numerals is written as CCCVII.
A historian finds a scroll dated CDXXIX years ago. If today is the year MMXXIII, in which year was the scroll created?
The scroll was created in the year MDCXCIV.
To find the year the scroll was created, subtract 429 from 2023:
2023 - 429 = 1594.
1594 in Roman numerals is written as MDCXCIV.
Combine the Roman numerals for CDXXIX and LXXI. What is the sum?
The sum of CDXXIX and LXXI is D.
First, convert the Roman numerals to numbers:
CDXXIX = 429
LXXI = 71
Add them together: 429 + 71 = 500. 500 in Roman numerals is written as D.
A treasure map indicates that 429 paces north and 300 paces east will lead to the treasure. If you combine these paces into a single Roman numeral, what is it?
The total paces in Roman numerals is DCCXXIX.
To find the total number of paces, add 429 and 300:
429 + 300 = 729.
729 in Roman numerals is written as DCCXXIX.
Express the product of XX and XXI using Roman numerals, and verify if it matches CDXXIX.
The product of XX and XXI is CDXX, which does not match CDXXIX.
Convert the Roman numerals to numbers:
XX = 20
XXI = 21
Multiply them: 20 × 21 = 420. 420 in Roman numerals is written as CDXX. Therefore, CDXX is not equal to CDXXIX.
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