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Add together the individual numerals (M = 1000, D = 500, C = 100, L = 50, X = 10, V = 5, I = 1) unless a smaller numeral precedes a larger one in which case subtract it from the larger one.

→ XVII = 10 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 17.

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