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, often use Roman numerals. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are the Roman numerals.
Earlier, people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. When life became complex, a standard form was required to count. Ancient Romans used the Roman numeral system for counting. 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 CDXXXV to represent 435. Here, C is 100, D is 500, and X is 10. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.
There are certain basic rules for writing numbers 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, XV → X + V → 10 + 5 = 15.
To write a large number, certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, XXX → 30.
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.
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, and 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.
Let’s now learn how to write 435 in Roman numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman numerals:
By Expansion Method
By Grouping Method.
In the expansion method, based on place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 435 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 435 in Roman numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break down the number based on place value, such as ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 435, we write it as 400 + 30 + 5.
Step 2: Convert each number into Roman numerals.
400 in Roman Numerals - CD
30 in Roman Numerals - XXX
5 in Roman Numerals - V
Step 3: Combine them together. Therefore, 435 in Roman Numerals is CD (400) + XXX (30) + V (5) = CDXXXV.
When writing a large number in Roman numerals, we group the number. To write 435 in Roman numerals, we group 435 as 400 + 30 + 5.
So, 435 is written as CDXXXV in Roman numerals.
Students often make mistakes when writing a number in Roman numerals. To master Roman numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and ways to avoid them.
A historian needs to record the sum of CDL and XXXV artifacts discovered. Find the total in Roman numerals.
The total number of artifacts is CDLXV.
To find the total, we add CDL and XXXV.
CDL = 450
XXXV = 35
450 + 35 = 485
485 in Roman Numerals is CDLXXXV. However, if we consider 435, it should be CDXXXV.
An ancient text mentions a journey of CDXXXV miles split equally over V days. How many miles were traveled per day?
The number of miles traveled per day is LXXXVII.
To find the miles per day, divide the total miles by the number of days.
CDXXXV = 435
V = 5
435 ÷ 5 = 87
87 in Roman Numerals is LXXXVII.
If a builder lays XXXV bricks each day, how many days will it take to reach a total of CDXXXV bricks?
It will take XIII days to lay CDXXXV bricks.
To find the number of days, divide the total number of bricks by the number of bricks laid per day.
CDXXXV = 435
XXXV = 35
435 ÷ 35 = 12.
428, but since days must be whole, it would take 13 days (with some bricks laid on the 13th day). 13 in Roman Numerals is XIII.
A sculpture weighs the difference between D and CDXXXV kilograms. What is this weight in Roman numerals?
The weight difference is LXV.
The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.
D = 500
CDXXXV = 435
500 - 435 = 65 65 in Roman Numerals is LXV.
Express the result of (CD + XXXV) using Roman numerals.
The result of (CD + XXXV) is CDXXXV.
First, convert the numbers to Roman numerals:
CD = 400
XXXV = 35
Add the numbers together: 400 + 35 = 435 435 in Roman Numerals is CDXXXV.
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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