How Do Roman Numerals Work

2025-03-07 06:28:25 318

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Max
Max
2025-03-10 17:20:17
Roman numerals are a system of numerical notation used by the Romans. The basic letters are I, V, X, L, C, D, and M, which stand respectively for 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500, and 1000 in the decimal system. For example II represents 2 and XX means 20. When the value of the letter placed before another letter is lesser, it is subtracted from that letter. Examples, IX is 9 (10-1), and CM is 900 (1000-100). Pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it!
Beau
Beau
2025-03-10 04:37:14
Roman numerals. Oh, how they remind me of the good old times when I was a young lad fascinated by history. They're a special form of numerical system that originated from ancient Rome. There're seven basic symbols: I for 1, V for 5, X for 10, L for 50, C for 100, D for 500, and M for 1000. Now, here's the trick part. If a smaller number appears before a larger one, that small number gets subtracted. Let's say, IV becomes 4 because you subtract 1 from 5. Same goes for IX which is 9 (10-1), and so on. Takes a bit to wrap your head around it, but once you do, it's like a secret code that you've cracked!
Willow
Willow
2025-03-10 00:26:01
Think of Roman numerals as an ancient game of numbers. They consist of seven letters: I, V, X, L, C, D and M, each representing different values. I stands for 1, V for 5, X for 10, and it goes on. Now, the fun part is the way these symbols are arranged. If a lesser numeral comes before a greater one, you subtract the lesser from the greater. This is why IV is 4 (5 - 1). But if the numeral is equal to or less than the numeral following it, you add. Hence, VII is 7 (5 + 1 + 1). It's like a puzzle, isn't it? It's one of the things that make history so fascinating.

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