How to Write 6 in Roman Numerals?

Writing 6 in Roman numerals is simple once you understand the basics. Roman numerals use a combination of letters to represent numbers. For 6, the symbol is VI, which combines V for 5 and I for 1, adding them together. Roman numerals like 6 follow a straightforward pattern, where numbers are formed by adding or subtracting these basic symbols. Learning Roman numerals not only helps in understanding ancient numbering systems but also adds an interesting historical dimension to your studies. Let’s dive into the process of learning how to write 6 in Roman numerals.

How to Write 6 in Roman Numerals?

In Roman numerals, numbers are represented using letters from the Latin alphabet: I (1), V (5), X (10), and so on.

To write 6, you combine the symbols for 5 (V) and 1 (I). Since 6 is 5 + 1, you place the I after the V to indicate addition.

It follows the Principal of Addition of Roman Numerals. When we write 6 in Roman form, as the smaller numeral (I) comes after a larger numeral (V), you add their values to get 6 (VI).

So, the Roman numeral for 6 is written as VI. 

Number	Roman Numeral
6	VI

How to Convert VI to Number

To convert VI from Roman numerals to a number, you simply need to know the values of the Roman numerals V and I. V represents 5, and I represents 1. When combined, VI represents 6. Roman numerals are made up of seven symbols (I, V, X, L, C, D, M), and each has a fixed value.

1. Identify the Roman numerals: In VI, the two symbols are V and I. 2. Assign their values: V represents 5. I represent 1. 3. Add the values: Since I comes after V, you simply add the values together: 5 (V) + 1 (I) = 6.

Check out 1 to 10 Roman Numbers here:

Roman Number for 1	Roman Number for 6
Roman Number for 2	Roman Number for 7
Roman Number for 3	Roman Number for 8
Roman Number for 4	Roman Number for 9
Roman Number for 5	Roman Number for 10

Exercise on 6 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. 50 + 6 = ___ 
2. 100 – 6 = ___ 
3. 144 + 6  = ___ 
4. 7 – 6 = ___

Answers:

1. LVI
2. XCIV
3. CL
4. I

Convert to Roman Numerals

Convert the following numbers into Roman numerals:

1. 160
2. 156
3. 106
4. 96

Answers:

1. 160 = CLX 
2. 156 = CLVI 
3. 106 = CVI 
4. 96 = XCVI 

Convert to Numbers

Convert the following Roman numerals to numbers:

1. CCXXXVI
2. CLVI
3. CLXXXVI
4. LXVI

Answers:

1. CCXXXVI = 236
2. CLVI = 156
3. CLXXXVI =186 
4. LXVI = 66

Match the Following

Match the following numbers to Roman numerals:

Numbers	Roman Numerals
(i) 196	(a) LXXVI
(ii) 166	(b) LXV
(iii) 65	(c ) CXCVI
(iv) 76	(d) CLXVI

Answers:

(i) 196 = (c) CXCVI

(ii) 166 = (d) CLXVI

(iii) 65 = (b) LXV

(iv) 76 = (a) LXXVI

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