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. 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., to count earlier. 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 DXCIV to represent 594, here D is 500, XC is 90, and IV is 4. 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, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6
To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that can be repeated three times. III → 3.
If a smaller number is followed by a larger number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4
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 for 8, we write VIII, not IIIIIIII.
Let’s now learn how to write 594 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 594 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 594 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on the place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 594, we write it as 500 + 90 + 4
Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals
Step 3: Combining them Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 594 in Roman Numeral is D (500) + XC (90) + IV (4) = DXCIV
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 594 in Roman Numeral, we group 594 as 500 + 90 + 4
So, 594 is written as DXCIV 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 is categorizing ancient artifacts and has found DXCIV pieces in a collection. If each artifact is labeled with a unique Roman numeral starting from I, what would be the Roman numeral on the last artifact?
The Roman numeral on the last artifact would be DXCIV.
Since the historian has found DXCIV pieces, the first artifact is labeled as I and the last one as DXCIV, which directly represents the number 594 in Roman numerals.
A library has DCCCXL books. If they want to distribute them evenly into XXIV sections, how many books will each section receive?
Each section will receive XXXV books.
To find the number of books per section, divide the total number of books by the number of sections:
DCCCXL / XXIV
DCCCXL = 840
XXIV = 24
840 / 24 = 35
35 in Roman numerals is XXXV.
An ancient scroll lists the total distance of a journey as CDXC and another journey as CIV. What is the combined total in Roman numerals?
The combined total is DXCIV.
To find the combined distance, add the two values:
CDXC = 490
CIV = 104
490 + 104 = 594
594 in Roman numerals is DXCIV.
A puzzle involves finding the difference between the Roman numerals DCC and CXIV. What is the solution in Roman numerals?
The difference is DLXXXVI.
Subtract the smaller number from the larger one:
DCC = 700
CXIV = 114
700 - 114 = 586
586 in Roman numerals is DLXXXVI.
Write the Roman numeral for the sum of 500 and 94 using the expansion method.
The Roman numeral for the sum of 500 and 94 is DXCIV.
Step 1: Convert the numbers 500 and 94 into Roman numerals:
500 - D 94 - XCIV
Add the numbers together: 500 + 94 = 594
Using the expansion method: 594 = 500 + 90 + 4 = D + XC + IV = DXCIV.
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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