ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English ROMAN NUMERALS ???? Rules on How to Use Roman Numerals ???? Episode II
Hey there! Today, we’re going to dive into the exciting world of Roman numerals. These are special numbers that the ancient Romans used a long time ago. Let’s learn how to read and write them together!
Roman numerals use seven capital letters, and each letter stands for a different number. Here they are:
When you read and write Roman numerals, you go from left to right, starting with the biggest number. For example, VI means 5 + 1, which equals 6. Easy, right?
If a smaller or equal letter is on the right, you add the numbers. For example, VI is 5 + 1, which equals 6. Another example is XXXV, which is 10 + 10 + 10 + 5, making 35.
Some letters can be repeated up to three times in a row. These are I, X, C, and M. For example, to write 200, you use two Cs (CC). But remember, V, L, and D cannot be repeated.
If a smaller numeral is before a bigger one, you subtract the smaller from the bigger. For example, IV means 5 – 1, which equals 4. IX is 10 – 1, which equals 9. You can also subtract X from L to get XL (40) and from C to get XC (90).
Remember, you can’t subtract V, L, or D.
To write really big numbers, we use a bar over the numeral to multiply it by 1,000. For example, to write 4,000, you write IV with a bar over it. This means 4 times 1,000, which equals 4,000.
To write 500,000, you start with D and put a bar over it, making it 500 times 1,000, which equals 500,000.
Great job! Now you know how to read and write Roman numerals like a pro. There’s so much more to learn, and you can keep exploring with more fun videos. Keep learning and having fun!
Roman Numeral Hunt: Go on a Roman numeral hunt around your home or neighborhood! Look for clocks, books, or any objects that might have Roman numerals on them. Write down the numerals you find and try to convert them into regular numbers. Share your findings with your family or friends and see who can find the most!
Create Your Own Roman Numeral Clock: Using a paper plate, markers, and some creativity, make your own Roman numeral clock. Write the numbers 1 to 12 using Roman numerals around the edge of the plate. Then, use a paper fastener to attach clock hands made from cardboard or paper. Practice telling time using your new clock!
Roman Numeral Math Challenge: Write down some simple math problems using Roman numerals, such as III + IV or IX – II. Solve these problems and then check your answers by converting the numerals into regular numbers. Challenge a friend or family member to solve your problems and see who gets the most correct!
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Welcome back to the Roman Empire! Today, we will learn how to read and write Roman numerals. The Roman numbering system is made up of seven capital letters, each with a numerical value. To help you remember, we will keep a reference table in the corner during the video, so don’t forget to check it out—it’s very useful!
The first thing to know is that you read and write Roman numerals from left to right, starting from the greatest to the least. For example, the number VI is written from the greatest to the least, where V equals 5 and I equals 1, so together they equal 6.
Another example is DC, where D equals 500 and C equals 100. Since it is written from greatest to least, DC equals 600.
Now, let’s go over the different rules for writing Roman numerals correctly.
**Rule 1:** When a letter of equal or lesser value is to the right of another letter, we add the values together. For instance, the letters VI represent the sum of 5 + 1, which equals 6. Another example is XXXV, which equals 10 + 10 + 10 + 5, totaling 35.
**Rule 2:** Some letters can be repeated up to three times in the same numeral. The letters that can be repeated are I (1), X (10), C (100), and M (1,000). For example, to write the number 200, we use two Cs since C has a value of 100. However, some letters cannot be repeated, including V (5), L (50), and D (500).
**Rule 3:** When a Roman numeral is placed before another numeral of greater value, we subtract the smaller value from the larger one. For example, IV means 5 – 1, which equals 4. Similarly, IX represents 10 – 1, which equals 9. We can also subtract X (10) from L (50) to get XL, which equals 40, and from C (100) to get XC, which equals 90.
There are also letters that can never be subtracted: V (5), L (50), and D (500).
Now, let’s discuss how to write thousands. We can only repeat a letter a maximum of three times. To write larger numbers, we multiply by a factor of 1,000 by placing a bar over the numeral. For example, to write 4,000, we write IV with a bar over it, representing 4 * 1,000, which equals 4,000.
To write 500,000 in Roman numerals, we start with D (500) and place a bar above it to indicate multiplication by 1,000, resulting in 500 * 1,000, which equals 500,000.
Congratulations! You’re now experts at writing Roman numerals. We’ve learned so much in just one video. Did you know there are many more videos? Imagine how much you could learn! Subscribe to the Smile and Learn educational channel to learn and have fun at the same time!
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