How to Write 49 in Roman Numerals?

Writing 49 in Roman numerals involves a bit more detail, but it’s still easy to understand once you’re familiar with the basics. Roman numerals use combinations of letters to represent numbers, and 49 is written as XLIX. This combines two key elements: XL for 40 (10 less than 50) and IX for 9 (1 less than 10). The use of subtraction (like XL and IX) is an important feature of Roman numerals. Learning how to write numbers like 49 in Roman numerals can deepen your understanding of this ancient numbering system and make the learning process enjoyable for students. Let’s explore how different Roman symbols come together to form 49.

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How to Write 49 in Roman Numerals?

To write 49 in Roman numerals, you use the combination XLIX. This comes from the Roman numeral system where XL represents 40 (10 less than 50) and IX represents 9 (1 less than 10). The combination of these two parts gives you 49. There’s no need for any additional symbols or complex calculations for this number – just the right mix of subtraction and addition!

Number	Roman Numeral
49	XLIX

How to Convert XLIX to Number?

To convert XLIX from Roman numerals to a number, we follow the basic rules of Roman numeral subtraction and addition:

1. X = 10
2. L = 50
3. I = 1
4. X = 10

Now, break down the numeral:

• XL: This represents 40 (50 – 10).
• IX: This represents 9 (10 – 1).

So, when you combine XL (40) and IX (9), you get:

40 + 9 = 49

Therefore, XLIX in Roman numerals is equal to the number 49.

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Exercise on 49 in Roman Numerals

Let us practice some questions on Roman Numerals here.

Addition and Subtraction

Add/subtract the following numbers and answer in Roman Numerals

1. 49 + 50 = ___ 
2. 100 – 49 = ___ 
3. 49 + 100 = ___ 
4. 500 – 49 = ___

Answers:

1. XCIX
2. LI
3. CXLIX
4. CDLI

Convert to Roman Numerals

Convert the following numbers into Roman numerals:

1. 59
2. 109
3. 89
4. 119

Answers:

1. 59 = LIX
2. 109 = CIX
3. 89 = LXXXIX
4. 119 = CXIX

Convert to Numbers

Convert the following Roman numerals to numbers:

1. LXIX
2. CXXIX
3. CXLIX
4. CCXLIX

Answers:

1. LXIX = 69
2. CXXIX = 129
3. CXLIX = 149
4. CCXLIX = 249

Match the Following

Match the following numbers to Roman numerals:

Numbers	Roman Numerals
(i) 19	(a) LXXXIX
(ii) 59	(b) LXXIX
(iii) 89	(c ) XIX
(iv) 79	(d) LIX

Answers:

19 → c) XIX

59 → d) LIX

89 → a) LXXXIX

79 → b) LXXIX

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