Roman Numerals

Roman Numerals:

Many of us, are perplexed by the Roman numeral system, I hope that this will help.

I=1
V=5
X=10
L=50
C=100
D=500
M=1,000

There is no zero in Roman numerals. A smaller number is added when it follows a larger number, but subtracted when it precedes the larger number.

For example:
VIII=8
XXVII=27
IX=9 (10 -1)
CM=900 (1,000 - 100)

Both situations may occur in the same number, as in:
CLXIV=164
MCMLXXXVI=1986