Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Roman numerals are a system 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, rules, and examples.
Have you ever noticed royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are Roman Numerals. In ancient times, people used various methods like counting with fingers, sticks, and bones. As life became more complex, a standardized form was required. 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 we use.
In Roman Numerals, we use CMXXXV to represent 935, where CM is 900, XXX is 30, and V is 5. 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 numbers in Roman numerals.
The addition method is used when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.
To write a large number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, XXX → 30.
If a smaller number precedes a larger number, the smaller number is subtracted from the larger one. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9.
Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and certain symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we don't write VV for 10; instead, we use X, and 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.
Let’s now learn how to write 935 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 935 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 935 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break down the number based on place value: ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 935, we break it down as 900 + 30 + 5.
Step 2: Convert each part into Roman Numerals:
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals: Therefore, 935 in Roman Numerals is CM (900) + XXX (30) + V (5) = CMXXXV.
When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 935 in Roman Numerals, we group 935 as 900 + 30 + 5.
So, 935 is written as CMXXXV in Roman Numerals.
Students often make mistakes when writing numbers in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn about a few common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
Calculate the sum of CDXVII and DXVIII.
The sum of CDXVII and DXVIII is CMXXXV.
First, convert the Roman numerals to numbers:
CDXVII = 417
DXVIII = 518
The sum is 417 + 518 = 935.
935 in Roman Numerals can be written as CMXXXV.
A historian finds a collection of CMXXXV ancient coins and wants to distribute them equally among V historians. How many coins will each historian receive?
Each historian will receive CLXXXVII coins.
To find how many coins each historian receives, divide the total number of coins by the number of historians:
CMXXXV = 935
V = 5
935 / 5 = 187
187 in Roman numerals is CLXXXVII.
Subtract the Roman numeral CCCXVI from CMXXXV.
The result of subtracting CCCXVI from CMXXXV is DCXIX.
First, convert the Roman numerals to numbers:
CMXXXV = 935
CCCXVI = 316
Subtract the numbers: 935 - 316 = 619.
619 in Roman Numerals is DCXIX.
A museum exhibit has CMXXXV artifacts, and they plan to divide them into XIII themed sections. How many artifacts will each section display?
Each section will display LXXI artifacts.
To find how many artifacts each section displays, divide the total number of artifacts by the number of sections:
CMXXXV = 935
XIII = 13
935 / 13 = 71
71 in Roman numerals is LXXI.
If you multiply the Roman numeral XV by LXII, what is the result in Roman numerals?
The result of multiplying XV by LXII is CMXXX.
First, convert the Roman numerals to numbers:
XV = 15
LXII = 62
Multiply the numbers: 15 × 62 = 930.
930 in Roman numerals is CMXXX.
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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