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. 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 CMXXXI to represent 931, where CM is 900, XXX is 30, and I is 1. 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, XXXI → XXX + I → 30 + 1 = 31
To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that can be repeated up to three times. III → 3.
If a smaller number precedes a larger number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, CM → M - C → 1000 - 100 = 900
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 we write as VIII, not IIIIIIII.
Let’s now learn how to write 931 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 931 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 931 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on the place value. Place value that is ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 931, we write it as 900 + 30 + 1.
Step 2: Convert the number into Roman Numerals.
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 931 in Roman Numerals is CM (900) + XXX (30) + I (1) = CMXXXI
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the numbers. To write 931 in Roman Numerals, we group 931 as 900 + 30 + 1.
So, 931 is written as CMXXXI 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.
Calculate the product of DCCCLXIV and I and express it in Roman numerals.
The product of DCCCLXIV and I is DCCCLXIV.
In Roman numerals, DCCCLXIV is 864 and I is 1.
The product of 864 and 1 is 864.
Therefore, the product in Roman numerals is DCCCLXIV.
A historian found CMXXXI ancient coins and wants to divide them equally among IX cabinets. How many coins will each cabinet contain?
Each cabinet will contain CIII coins.
To find the number of coins per cabinet, divide the total number of coins by the number of cabinets.
CMXXXI = 931
IX = 9
931 / 9 = 103
103 in Roman numerals is CIII.
Add DXX and CDXI, and express the result in Roman numerals.
The sum of DXX and CDXI is CMXXXI.
The sum is the result of adding two numbers.
DXX = 520
CDXI = 411
520 + 411 = 931
931 in Roman numerals is CMXXXI.
What is the difference between MXX and LXXXIX in Roman numerals?
The difference between MXX and LXXXIX is CMXXXI.
The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.
MXX = 1020
LXXXIX = 89
1020 - 89 = 931
931 in Roman numerals is CMXXXI.
Express the sum of 89 and 842 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
The Roman numeral for 89 + 842 is CMXXXI.
Step 1: Convert the numbers 89 and 842 into Roman numerals.
89 = LXXXIX
842 = DCCCXLII
Add the numbers together: 89 + 842 = 931
Using expansion method: 931 = 900 + 30 + 1 = CMXXXI.
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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