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 more. 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 fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. As life became more complex, a standard form was required to count. Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system for counting. 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 CMLIV to represent 954. Here, CM is 900, L is 50, and IV is 4. 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, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.
To write a larger number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, III → 3.
If a smaller number is followed by a larger number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4.
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 954 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 954 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 954 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, ones. For 954, we write it as 900 + 50 + 4.
Step 2: Convert the numbers into Roman Numerals:
Step 3: Combine these Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 954 in Roman Numerals is CM (900) + L (50) + IV (4) = CMLIV.
When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 954 in Roman Numerals, we group 954 as 900 + 50 + 4.
So, 954 is written as CMLIV in Roman Numerals.
Students make mistakes when writing numbers in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and ways to avoid them.
Calculate the quotient when CMXLV is divided by IX.
The quotient when CMXLV is divided by IX is CV.
CMXLV is 945 and IX is 9.
When you divide 945 by 9, you get 105.
105 in Roman numerals is CV.
Therefore, the quotient is CV.
A historian wants to categorize DCCCXLIX artifacts into IX different collections. How many artifacts will each collection receive?
Each collection will receive XCIV artifacts.
To find the number of artifacts each collection receives, divide DCCCXLIX by IX.
DCCCXLIX = 849
IX = 9
849 / 9 = 94
94 in Roman numerals is XCIV.
Find the sum of DCCCXX and CXXXIV.
The sum of DCCCXX and CXXXIV is CMLIV.
Sum is the result of adding two numbers.
DCCCXX = 820
CXXXIV = 134
820 + 134 = 954
954 in Roman Numerals is CMLIV.
What is the result when CMXL is subtracted from CMLIV?
The result when CMXL is subtracted from CMLIV is XIV.
The difference of two numbers is the value we get when subtracting one number from another.
CMLIV = 954
CMXL = 940
954 - 940 = 14
14 in Roman Numerals is XIV.
Express 954 using Roman numerals through the expansion method.
The Roman numeral for 954 is CMLIV.
Step 1: Break down 954 into its place values: 900 + 50 + 4
Step 2: Convert each number to Roman numerals:
900 - CM
50 - L
4 - IV
Combine them: CM + L + IV = CMLIV.
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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