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.
Royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are Roman Numerals.
Earlier, people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. As life became more complex, a standard form was required for counting. Ancient Romans developed the Roman Numeral system. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols used.
In Roman Numerals, we use DCXIII to represent 613, where D is 500, C is 100, 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 a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, DCXIII → D + C + X + I + I + I → 500 + 100 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 613.
Certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times for larger numbers. For example, III → 3.
If a smaller number precedes a larger number, it is subtracted. 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 instance, we do not write VV for 10; instead, we use X, and 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.
Let’s now learn how to write 613 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 613 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 613 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, and ones. For 613, we write it as 500 + 100 + 10 + 3.
Step 2: Convert each number into Roman Numerals:
500 in Roman Numeral - D
100 in Roman Numeral - C
10 in Roman Numeral - X
3 in Roman Numeral - III
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 613 in Roman Numeral is D (500) + C (100) + X (10) + III (3) = DCXIII.
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 613 in Roman Numerals, we group 613 as 500 + 100 + 10 + 3.
500 in Roman Numeral - D
100 in Roman Numeral - C
10 in Roman Numeral - X
3 in Roman Numeral - III
So, 613 is written as DCXIII 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.
Find the product of CCLX and VII.
The product of CCLX and VII is MDCCCXX.
In numbers, CCLX is 260 and VII is 7. The product of CCLX and VII is 260 × 7 = 1820. 1820 in Roman Numerals is MDCCCXX.
A librarian wants to distribute MCMXII pages among III authors equally. Find the number of pages each author will get.
The number of pages each author will get is DCXXXIV.
To find the number of pages each author receives, divide the total number of pages by the total number of authors.
MCMXII = 1912
III = 3
Therefore, MCMXII / III = 1912 / 3 = 634. 634 in Roman numerals is DCXXXIV.
Find the sum of CDLII and CLXI.
The sum of CDLII and CLXI is DCXIII.
The sum is the result of adding two numbers.
CDLII = 452
CLXI = 161
452 + 161 = 613 613 in Roman Numerals is DCXIII. The sum of CDLII and CLXI is DCXIII.
What is the difference between DCCC and CLXXXVII?
The difference between DCCC and CLXXXVII is DCXIII.
The difference of two numbers is the value we get when subtracting one number from the other.
DCCC = 800
CLXXXVII = 187
800 - 187 = 613 613 in Roman Numerals is DCXIII.
Write the Roman Numeral for 300 + 313 using the expansion method.
The Roman numeral for 300 + 313 is DCXIII.
Step 1: First convert the numbers 300 and 313 into Roman numerals.
300 - CCC
313 - CCCXIII
Add the numbers together: 300 + 313 = 613 Using the expansion method: 613 = 600 + 10 + 3 = DCXIII.
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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