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, their rules, and examples.
The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, include Roman Numerals. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are Roman Numerals.
Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system to count as life became more complex, requiring a standard counting form. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols used.
In Roman Numerals, we use DCLII to represent 652, where D is 500, C is 100, L is 50, and II is 2. 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, DCLII → D + C + L + II → 500 + 100 + 50 + 2 = 652
Certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, II → 2.
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 don't write LL for 100; instead, we use C.
Let’s now learn how to write 652 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals.
In the expansion method, based on place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 652 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 652 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps,
Step 1: Break the number based on place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 652, we write it as 500 + 100 + 50 + 2.
Step 2: Convert the numbers into Roman Numerals 500 in Roman Numeral — D 100 in Roman Numeral — C 50 in Roman Numeral — L 2 in Roman Numeral — II
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 652 in Roman Numeral is D (500) + C (100) + L (50) + II (2) = DCLII
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the numbers. To write 652 in Roman Numerals, we group 652 as 500 + 100 + 50 + 2.
So, 652 is written as DCLII 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 the ways to avoid them.
A historian is transcribing ancient texts and finds a reference to a battle involving DCLII soldiers. How many soldiers were in the battle in Arabic numerals?
There were 652 soldiers in the battle.
Roman numeral DCLII represents 652 in Arabic numerals.
The value is calculated as
D (500) + C (100) + L (50) + II (2),
which equals 652.
An archaeologist discovers a relic marked with the year MDCLII. What is this year in the Gregorian calendar?
The year MDCLII is 1652 in the Gregorian calendar.
MDCLII in Roman numerals is equivalent to 1652.
M = 1000,
D = 500,
C = 100,
L = 50,
II = 2.
When added together, they total 1652.
A collector buys a series of ancient coins marked with DCLII. If each coin is valued at X dollars, how much is the total collection worth if there are DCLII coins?
The total collection is worth 6520 dollars.
DCLII represents 652 in Arabic numerals. If each coin is valued at X (10) dollars,
the total value is 652 × 10,
which equals 6520 dollars.
A puzzle requires arranging Roman numerals to form a specific number. If you have the numerals D, C, L, and II, what number can you form?
The number you can form is 652.
The Roman numerals D (500),
C (100),
L (50),
II (2)
can be arranged to form DCLII, which represents the number 652.
A student is tasked with converting the sum of 500 + 100 + 50 + 2 into Roman numerals. What is the correct conversion?
The correct conversion is DCLII.
To convert the sum 500 + 100 + 50 + 2 into Roman numerals, we write each component:
500 = D,
100 = C,
50 = L,
2 = II.
Combined, these form DCLII, which equals 652.
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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