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There are no advantages for Roman numerals for anything other than "looking vaguely cool" (and even that's questionable). In every other way they're far inferior to the normal Arabic numerals.

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How do you subtract in Roman numerals?

To subtract in Roman numerals, you simply place a smaller number in front of a larger one. You subtract the value of the smaller number from the larger one. For example, to express 4 in Roman numerals, you write IV (5-1). Similarly, to express 9, you write IX (10-1).


What are the advantages and disadvantages of using roman numerals?

Advantages of using Roman numerals: In outlines, you can differentiate between indented subsections, giving more clarity to an outline. It is harder to misinterpret a number if the number is smudged in writing.Disadvantages: There is no "zero" in Roman numerals. They are much harder to add and subtract, especially in numbers greater than ten. The hindu-arabic numbering system is more succinct (for example, the year "1988" in Roman numerals is "MCMLXXXVIII". The largest number that can be expressed properly in Roman numerals is 3,999,999 as MMMCMXCIXCMXCIX (the bolded characters would have a line over them.


Do roman numerals add and subtract?

For example - 1V = _____ II is 2 1V is 4 so 4 - 2 --------- 2 ---------- so to subtract u must first have the two numbers u add the same way if u add you will get 6


What number is iv?

IV is the Roman Numeral for the number 4.4When reading Roman numerals I before V means subtract 1 from 5.


What number is represented by XL in roman numerals?

40. L is 50. Putting the X behind the L means you subtract the 10 from the 50, and you get 40.


What does LI represent in Roman numerals?

L is 50 and I is one, so LI would be 51. However, if the numerals were IL, then you would have to subtract. Then it would be 49.


How do you determine 46 in XLVI in roman numerals when the L in roman numerals means 50?

To determine 46 in Roman numerals, you have to subtract 1 (represented by I) from 50 (represented by L) which gives you 49 (XLIX). Then, add 1 (I) to get 50 (L), resulting in XLIX + I = 50 (L). Therefore, 46 in Roman numerals is XLVI.


What is 54 in roman numerals?

54 in roman numerals is LIIII or ILV and not LIV


How do you write 400pounds in numeric numbers?

400 in roman numerals is CD C=100 and because it come before D (D=500) you would subtract the 100 from the 500 and make 400 which is in roman numerals is CD


What inspired the roman numerals?

Roman numerals were inspired by Etruscan numerals of which Roman numerals originated from.


How do you I write Roman number 11?

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Advantages and disadvantages of roman numerals?

The Roman Numeral don't have a zero, and you can't make fractions with it. Doing math with it is really complicated.