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.
Roman numerals are an ancient numbering system used by the Romans. They used symbols like I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) to represent numbers.
For 789, we use DCCLXXXIX, where D is 500, CC is 200, L is 50, XXX is 30, and IX is 9. 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, then it is the addition method. For example, VIII → V + III → 5 + 3 = 8
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 large number. This is the subtraction method. 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 789 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 789 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 789 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps,
Step 1: Break the number based on the place value. Place value includes ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 789, we write it as 700 + 80 + 9
Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals
700 in Roman Numerals - DCC
80 in Roman Numerals - LXXX
9 in Roman Numerals - IX
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 789 in Roman Numerals is DCC (700) + LXXX (80) + IX (9) = DCCLXXXIX
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 789 in Roman Numerals, we group 789 as 700 + 80 + 9
So, 789 is written as DCCLXXXIX 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 the ways to avoid them.
Calculate the sum of CCCXCIV and CCCXCV.
The sum of CCCXCIV and CCCXCV is DCCLXXXIX.
To find the sum, we need to add the two numbers. C
CCXCIV = 394
CCCXCV = 395
394 + 395 = 789
789 in Roman Numerals is DCCLXXXIX.
A historian discovers DCCLXXXIX artifacts and wants to distribute them evenly to CCLXIII archaeologists. How many artifacts does each archaeologist receive?
Each archaeologist receives III artifacts.
To find the number of artifacts each archaeologist receives, divide the total number of artifacts by the number of archaeologists.
DCCLXXXIX = 789
CCLXIII = 263
789 / 263 = 3
3 in Roman Numerals is III.
Find the product of XXIII and XXXIV.
The product of XXIII and XXXIV is DCCLXXXII.
First, convert the Roman numerals to numbers and multiply.
XXIII = 23
XXXIV = 34
23 × 34 = 782
782 in Roman Numerals is DCCLXXXII.
What is the difference between MCCCXXI and DCCCLII?
The difference between MCCCXXI and DCCCLII is CDLXIX.
Subtract the smaller number from the larger number.
MCCCXXI = 1321
DCCCLII = 852
1321 - 852 = 469
469 in Roman Numerals is CDLXIX.
Write the Roman Numeral for the sum of CDLV and CCCXXXIV using the expansion method.
The Roman numeral for the sum of CDLV and CCCXXXIV is DCCLXXXIX.
First, convert the numbers into Roman numerals and add them together:
CDLV = 455
CCCXXXIV = 334
455 + 334 = 789
Using the expansion method: 789 = 700 + 80 + 9 = DCCLXXXIX.
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