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What are Roman Numerals? | |
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In Roman Numerals, we will be learning about a number system that uses letters to represent mathematical values.
They are on movie titles, video games, and even on clocks.
We will discuss the basic letters and rules for combining them to form different numbers. Let’s jump in and start learning!
Did You Know
In the Roman numeral , system there is no symbol for zero.
Did You Know:
1. The same roman numeral cannot be repeated more than 3 times together.
Example: We represent 3 as III in Roman numerals but we cannot represent 4 as IIII; it is written as IV.
2. The symbols V, L and D are never repeated.
Example 1: Convert 300 into Roman Numerals.
Sol: 300 = 100 + 100 + 100
= C + C + C
=CCC
Example 2: Convert II , XXX, CCC in Hindu Arabic Numerals.
Sol: II = 1+1 = 2
XXX = 10+10+10 = 30
CCC = 100 + 100+ 100 = 300
Example 1: Convert 60 into Roman numbers
Sol: 60 = 50+10
= L + X
= LX
Example 2: Convert VI into Hindu- Arabic Numerals.
Sol: We know that,
V = 5 and I = 1.
This implies a smaller number (I) comes after a larger one (V), therefore we will add them
VI = 5+1 = 6
Example 1: Convert 400 into Roman Numeral
Sol: 400 = 500 - 100
500 = D
100 = C
400 = CD ( When a smaller number comes before a larger one, you subtract.)
Example 2: Convert IV into Hindu- Arabic Numerals
Sol: We know that,
V = 5 and I = 1.
This implies a larger number (V) comes after a smaller one (I), therefore we will subtract them.
IV = 5-1 = 4
Example:
We will follow the following steps to convert from Roman Numerals to Arabic Numerals or vice versa.
In the following example we will first understand how to convert Hindu Arabic to Roman Numeral.
Suppose , we have to convert 72 into Roman Numerals.
Now we will understand how we can convert Roman Numeral to Hindu Arabic Numeral.
Suppose, We have to convert XII into a number.
Example 1: Convert 45 to Roman Numerals
Sol: Step 1: Break down the number into largest tens and ones according to roman numerals that fits into that number:
45 can be broken down into:
45 = 40+5
Step 2: Write Each Part as Roman Numerals
40 = XL(Subtraction Rule used, 40 = 50-10)
5= V
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals
After combining, we get : XL+V = XLV
Example 2: Convert 789 to Roman Numerals
Sol: Step 1: Break Down the Number
789 can be broken down into:
789 = 700+ 80 +9
Step 2: Write Each Part as Roman Numerals
700 = DCC (Addition rule used, 700 = 500+200)
80 = LXXX (Addition rule used,80=50+30)
9 = IX (Subtraction Rule used,9=10-1)
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals
After combining, we get: DCC + LXXX + IX = DCCLXXXIX
Example 3: Convert XLII to Hindu-Arabic Numerals
Sol: Step 1: Break Down the Roman Numerals
XL = 40 (This uses the subtraction rule: X before L means 50 - 10 = 40)
II = 2
Step 2: Add the Values
40 + 2 = 42
Answer: XLII = 42
Example 4: Convert CDXLIV to Hindu-Arabic Numerals
Sol: Step 1: Break Down the Roman Numerals
CD = 400 (C before D means 500 - 100 = 400)XL = 40 (X before L means 50 - 10 = 40)
IV = 4 (I before V means 5 - 1 = 4)
Step 2: Add the Values
400 + 40 + 4 = 444
Answer: CDXLIV = 444
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