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 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 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 DCCXXX to represent 730, where D is 500, CC is 200, and XXX is 30. 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, DCCXXX → D + CC + XXX → 500 + 200 + 30 = 730.
To write a large number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, XXX → 30 (X is repeated three times).
If a small number is followed by a large number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the large 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 DD for 1000; instead, we use M.
Let’s now learn how to write 730 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 730 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 730 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc.
For 730, we write it as 500 + 200 + 30.
Step 2: Convert the number into Roman Numerals:
- 500 in Roman Numeral — D
- 200 in Roman Numeral — CC
- 30 in Roman Numeral — XXX
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together.
Therefore, 730 in Roman Numerals is D (500) + CC (200) + XXX (30) = DCCXXX.
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number.
To write 730 in Roman Numerals, we group 730 as 500 + 200 + 30:
- 500 in Roman Numeral — D
- 200 in Roman Numeral — CC
- 30 in Roman Numeral — XXX
So, 730 is written as DCCXXX 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 ways to avoid them.
Find the quotient of MDCLX and XXII.
The quotient of MDCLX and XXII is LXXV.
In numbers, MDCLX is 1660 and XXII is 22. The quotient of MDCLX and XXII is 1660 ÷ 22 = 75.
75 in Roman Numerals can be written as LXXV.
A librarian wants to distribute MCCCXX books equally among XLIV shelves. Find the number of books on each shelf.
The number of books on each shelf is XXX.
To find the number of books per shelf, divide the total number of books by the number of shelves.
That is MCCCXX ÷ XLIV.
MCCCXX = 1320
XLIV = 44
Therefore, 1320 ÷ 44 = 30.
30 in Roman numerals can be written as XXX.
Find the sum of DLXXX and CL.
The sum of DLXXX and CL is DCCXXX.
Sum is the result of adding two numbers.
DLXXX = 580
CL = 150
580 + 150 = 730
730 in Roman Numerals is DCCXXX.
The sum of DLXXX and CL is DCCXXX.
What is the difference between DCCC and LXX?
The difference between DCCC and LXX is DCCXXX.
The difference of two numbers is the value we get when subtracting one number from another.
DCCC = 800
LXX = 70
800 - 70 = 730
730 in Roman Numerals can be written as DCCXXX.
Write the Roman Numeral for 365 + 365 using the expansion method.
The Roman numeral for 365 + 365 is DCCXXX.
Step 1: First convert the numbers 365 and 365 into Roman numerals.
365 = CCCLXV
Add the numbers together: 365 + 365 = 730
Using the expansion method: 730 = 700 + 30 = DCCXXX.
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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