Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Roman numerals are a way of expressing numbers using specific symbols. The symbols I, V, X, L, C, D, and M are used in this system. Roman numerals are commonly found in royal titles, book titles, sequences, and more. Here we will discuss Roman numerals, their rules, and examples.
Royal titles often use Roman numerals, such as Henry I, Henry II, etc. Have you ever wondered what these symbols represented? These are Roman numerals. In ancient times, people used fingers, sticks, and bones to count. As life became more complex, a standard form was required for counting. The ancient Romans used the Roman numeral system for this purpose. The symbols used are I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000).
In Roman Numerals, we use CMXLIII to represent 943. Here, CM is 900, XL is 40, and III is 3. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.
There are certain basic rules to writing numbers 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. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.
Certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times to write larger numbers. For example, III → 3.
If a smaller number precedes a larger number, we subtract the smaller number from the larger one. For example, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4.
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 VV for 10; instead, we use X.
Let’s now learn how to write 943 in Roman numerals. Follow these methods to convert the number to Roman numerals.
In the expansion method, the number is broken down based on place value. In this section, we will learn how to write 943 in Roman numerals using this method. To write 943 in Roman numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on place value: 900 + 40 + 3.
Step 2: Convert each part into Roman numerals:
Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals: Therefore, 943 in Roman Numerals is CM (900) + XL (40) + III (3) = CMXLIII.
When writing a large number in Roman numerals, we group the numbers. To write 943 in Roman numerals, group 943 as 900 + 40 + 3:
So, 943 is written as CMXLIII 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 CDXLIII and D.
The sum of CDXLIII and D is CMXLIII.
To find the sum, we add the values of each numeral.
CDXLIII = 443
D = 500 443 + 500 = 943
943 in Roman Numerals is CMXLIII.
A historian has CMXLIII ancient coins to distribute equally among DCCXVIII collectors. How many coins does each collector receive?
Each collector receives I coin.
To find out how many coins each collector receives, divide the total number of coins by the number of collectors.
CMXLIII = 943
DCCXVIII = 718
943 / 718 = 1 (since 943 divided by 718 is approximately 1 with a remainder)
1 in Roman numerals is I.
If a clock shows the time as CMXLIII minutes past midnight, what is the time in hours and minutes?
The time is 15 hours and 43 minutes past midnight.
To convert minutes into hours and minutes, divide by 60.
CMXLIII = 943
943 / 60 = 15 R 43
So, it's 15 hours and 43 minutes past midnight.
Find the product of XIII and LXXIII.
The product of XIII and LXXIII is CMXLIX.
First, convert the Roman numerals to numbers and multiply.
XIII = 13 LXXIII = 73
13 × 73 = 949
949 in Roman Numerals is CMXLIX.
A sculpture weighs CMXLIII grams and a base weighs XL grams. What is the total weight in Roman numerals?
The total weight is CMLXXXIII.
Add the weights of the sculpture and the base.
CMXLIII = 943
XL = 40
943 + 40 = 983
983 in Roman Numerals is CMLXXXIII.
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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