Roman Numerals and Natural Numbers
This page presents a comprehensive guide to Roman numerals and their corresponding natural numbers. It provides a systematic breakdown of how numbers are represented in the Roman numeral system, covering values from 1 to 2000.
The table is divided into three main sections, each focusing on a different range of numbers:
- Numbers 1-9
- Numbers 10-90
- Numbers 100-2000
For each section, the table shows the natural number alongside its Roman numeral equivalent.
Definition: Roman numerals are a number system that originated in ancient Rome and remained the usual way of writing numbers throughout Europe well into the Late Middle Ages.
Example: The number 4 is represented as IV in Roman numerals, while 9 is represented as IX.
Highlight: The Roman numeral system uses a combination of letters to represent numbers, with each letter having a fixed value. The basic symbols are I 1, V 5, X 10, L 50, C 100, D 500, and M 1000.
The table provides a clear visual representation of how these symbols are combined to create larger numbers. For instance:
Example: 40 is represented as XL, which is 10 less than 50 L.
Vocabulary: In Roman numerals, when a smaller value precedes a larger value, it indicates subtraction. When a smaller value follows a larger value, it indicates addition.
This comprehensive guide serves as an excellent resource for students learning about Roman numerals or anyone needing to quickly reference how to write specific numbers using this ancient system.