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Roman numerals are the numerical system used in ancient Rome. They use combinations of letters from the Latin alphabet to represent different values. Learning Roman numerals can help you write outlines, understand ancient Roman culture, and become a more cultured human being. Find out how to quickly master those tricky symbols after the jump. | Roman numerals are the numerical system used in ancient Rome. They use combinations of letters from the Latin alphabet to represent different values. Learning Roman numerals can help you write outlines, understand ancient Roman culture, and become a more cultured human being. Find out how to quickly master those tricky symbols after the jump. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
| − | #Understand the basic symbols. Here's what you need to know to get started:<ref>http://www.mathsisfun.com/roman-numerals.html#convert</ref> | + | #Understand the basic symbols. Here's what you need to know to get started:<ref name="rf1">http://www.mathsisfun.com/roman-numerals.html#convert</ref> |
#*I = 1 | #*I = 1 | ||
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#Learn to write larger numbers. Since M = 1,000, if you want to represent one million, a bar, or line, is added above the numeral M, equaling one million. The bar above the numeral represents that figure times one thousand. Thus, M x M= 1,000,000. | #Learn to write larger numbers. Since M = 1,000, if you want to represent one million, a bar, or line, is added above the numeral M, equaling one million. The bar above the numeral represents that figure times one thousand. Thus, M x M= 1,000,000. | ||
#*Five million would be represented by MMMMM with a bar above each M. This procedure is necessary because in Roman numerals, there is no larger symbol than M (1,000). This method isn't commonly used, but it's good to know how it works. | #*Five million would be represented by MMMMM with a bar above each M. This procedure is necessary because in Roman numerals, there is no larger symbol than M (1,000). This method isn't commonly used, but it's good to know how it works. | ||
| − | #Check your work. If you want to make sure you converted a number correctly, check out some online converters to see if you're on track.<ref | + | #Check your work. If you want to make sure you converted a number correctly, check out some online converters to see if you're on track.<ref name="rf1" /> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
