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 more. 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. When life became complex, a standard form was required to count. Ancient Romans used the Roman numeral system with symbols like I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), D (500), and M (1000).
In Roman numerals, we use CDLVI to represent 457, where C is 100, D is 500, L is 50, V is 5, and I is 1. 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 of the fundamental rules that need to be remembered when writing a number in Roman numerals.
The addition method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6
To write a large number, certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times. For instance, III → 3.
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, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4
Rule 4: Limitation Rule
Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, 10 is written as X, not VV, and 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.
Let’s now learn how to write 457 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 457 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 457 in Roman numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: Break down the number based on place value, like ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 457, we write it as 400 + 50 + 7.
Step 2: Converting the numbers into Roman numerals: - 400 in Roman numerals: CD - 50 in Roman numerals: L - 7 in Roman numerals: VII
Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together. Therefore, 457 in Roman numerals is CD + L + VII = CDLVII.
When writing a large number in Roman numerals, we group the number. To write 457 in Roman numerals, we group 457 as 400 + 50 + 7.
So, 457 is written as CDLVII 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 ways to avoid them.
A historian is cataloging artifacts and finds a collection of CDLXVII ancient coins. He decides to distribute them equally among XIII museums. How many coins will each museum receive?
Each museum will receive XXXV coins.
To determine how many coins each museum receives, divide the total number of coins by the number of museums.
CDLXVII = 467
XIII = 13
Therefore, CDLXVII / XIII = 467 / 13 = 35.
35 in Roman numerals can be written as XXXV.
In a historical reenactment, a group needs to recreate a scene involving CLXXV soldiers and CCLXXXII civilians. Find the total number of participants involved in the scene.
The total number of participants is CDLXVII.
To find the total number of participants, add the number of soldiers and civilians.
CLXXV = 175
CCLXXXII = 282
175 + 282 = 457
457 in Roman numerals is CDLXVII.
An ancient scroll mentions a battle that lasted CCCLXXIV days. If the battle was extended by LXXXIII more days, what was the total duration of the battle?
The total duration of the battle was CDLXVII days.
To find the total duration, add the original duration to the extension.
CCCLXXIV = 374
LXXXIII = 83 374 + 83 = 457
457 in Roman numerals is CDLXVII.
A collector has a series of ancient texts, each numbered in Roman numerals up to CDLXVII. If he removes CXLV texts, how many will remain?
There will be CCCXXII texts remaining.
To find the remaining number of texts, subtract the removed texts from the total.
CDLXVII = 457
CXLV = 145
457 - 145 = 312
312 in Roman numerals is CCCXII.
Convert the sum of the Roman numerals CCLXXXIX and CLXVIII into modern numerals.
The sum of CCLXXXIX and CLXVIII in modern numerals is CDLVII.
First, convert the Roman numerals to modern numerals and then add them.
CCLXXXIX = 289
CLXVIII = 168
289 + 168 = 457
457 in Roman numerals is CDLXVII.
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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