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, use 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 to count. 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 DXIII to represent 513, where D is 500, X is 10, and III is 3.
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 the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, DXIII → D + X + III → 500 + 10 + 3 = 513
To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that can be repeated three times. III → 3.
If a small number is followed by a large 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 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 513 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 513 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 513 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on the place value. Place value includes ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 513, we write it as 500 + 10 + 3
Step 2: Convert the number into Roman Numerals
500 in Roman Numeral - D
10 in Roman Numeral - X
3 in Roman Numeral - III
Step 3: Combine them together. Therefore, 513 in Roman Numerals is D (500) + X (10) + III (3) = DXIII
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 513 in Roman Numerals, we group 513 as 500 + 10 + 3
So, 513 is written as DXIII in Roman Numerals.
Students make mistakes when writing a number in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
A historian finds a manuscript that lists DLXIII coins, but 50 were lost to time. How many coins are left?
The number of coins left is DXIII.
DLXIII represents 563 coins, and 50 were lost. Subtracting 50 from 563 gives us 513. 513 in Roman Numerals can be written as DXIII.
An ancient text divides MXXVI tablets among II monks evenly. How many tablets does each monk receive?
Each monk receives DXIII tablets.
To find the number of tablets each monk receives, divide the total number of tablets by the number of monks. MXXVI = 1026, and II = 2. Therefore, 1026 / 2 = 513. In Roman numerals, 513 is DXIII.
In a Roman marketplace, a merchant sold CCC items in the morning and CCXIII items in the afternoon. What is the total number of items sold?
The total number of items sold is DXIII.
Total sales are the sum of items sold in both sessions. CCC = 300 and CCXIII = 213. Thus, 300 + 213 = 513. 513 in Roman Numerals is DXIII.
A sculptor carved DXLVII statues, but XXXIV were damaged. How many intact statues remain?
The number of intact statues is DXIII.
To find the remaining statues, subtract the damaged ones from the total. DXLVII = 547 and XXXIV = 34. Therefore, 547 - 34 = 513. 513 in Roman Numerals is DXIII.
Express the sum of CCXLV and CCLXVIII using Roman numerals.
The Roman numeral for the sum is DXIII.
First, convert the numbers to Roman numerals: CCXLV = 245 and CCLXVIII = 268. Adding them: 245 + 268 = 513. In Roman numerals, 513 is DXIII.
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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