Difference between revisions of "Learn Roman Numerals"
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| − | #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 == | ||
