How to Write 98 in Roman Numerals?

Writing 98 in Roman numerals is a bit more involved, but it’s still easy once you get the hang of it. Roman numerals use letters from the alphabet to represent numbers, and each letter has a specific value. To write 98, we break it down into two parts: 90 and 8. In Roman numerals, 90 is written as XC (X for 10 and C for 100, where 10 is subtracted from 100), and 8 is written as VIII (V for 5 and three I’s for 1 each). When combined, 98 in Roman numerals is XCVIII. Learning Roman numerals helps you appreciate how ancient cultures used different systems for counting, and it’s a fun way to explore roman numerals.

How to Write 98 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 98, you break it down into two parts: 90 and 8. The Roman numeral for 90 is XC, where X (10) is subtracted from C (100). The Roman numeral for 8 is VIII, where V (5) and three I’s (1 each) are added together.

It follows the Principle of Addition and Subtraction in Roman Numerals. When we write 98 in Roman form, we place XC for 90 (where C is larger and X comes before it, meaning subtraction) and VIII for 8. This gives us XCVIII for 98.

So, the Roman numeral for 98 is written as XCVIII.

Number	Roman Numeral
98	XCVIII

How to Convert XCVIII to Number

To convert XCVIII from Roman numerals to a number, you need to understand the values of the individual symbols.

• X represents 10
• C represents 100
• V represents 5
• I represents 1

In XCVIII, the combination follows the principle of subtraction and addition.

• XC represents 90 (since X is before C, it means 100 – 10).
• VIII represents 8 (V is 5, and III is 3, adding up to 8).

When combined, XCVIII equals 90 + 8, which totals 98.

Roman numerals are made up of seven symbols (I, V, X, L, C, D, M), and each has a fixed value. So, XCVIII represents 98.

To convert XCVIII from Roman numerals to a number, follow these steps: Identify the individual symbols: X = 10C = 100V = 5I = 1 Apply the subtraction principle: XC represents 90 (since X is before C, meaning 100 – 10 = 90). VIII represents 8 (since V is 5, and III is 1 + 1 + 1, adding up to 8). Add the values:90 (from XC) + 8 (from VIII) = 98. So, XCVIII equals 98.

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Exercise on 98 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 + 98 = ___ 
2. 100 – 98 = ___ 
3. 98 + 2  = ___ 
4. 98 – 8 = ___

Answers:

1. 50 + 98 = CXLVIII
2. 100 – 98 = II
3. 98 + 2 = C
4. 98 – 8 = XC

Convert to Roman Numerals

Convert the following numbers into Roman numerals:

1. 198
2. 189
3. 90
4. 981

Answers:

1. 198 = CXCVIII
2. 189 = CLXXXIX
3. 90 = XC
4. 981 = CMLXXXI

Convert to Numbers

Convert the following Roman numerals to numbers:

1. DCCCXC
2. CMLXXX
3. XCIX
4. XCVII

Answers:

1. DCCCXC

• D = 500
• CCC = 300
• XC = 90
  Total = 500 + 300 + 90 = 890

2. CMLXXX

• CM = 900
• L = 50
• XXX = 30
  Total = 900 + 50 + 30 = 980

3. XCIX

• XC = 90
• IX = 9
  Total = 90 + 9 = 99

4. XCVII

• XC = 90
• VII = 7
  Total = 90 + 7 = 97

Match the Following

Match the following numbers to Roman numerals:

Numbers	Roman Numerals
(i) 95	(a) XCVIII
(ii) 96	(b) XCVII
(iii) 97	(c ) XCVI
(iv) 98	(d) XCV

Answers:

(i) 95 = (d) XCV

(ii) 96 = (c) XCVI

(iii) 97 = (b) XCVII

(iv) 98 = (a) XCVIII

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