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The romans used names for fractions. Here are some examples:
deunx (11/12)
decunx (10/12)
nonuncium/dodrans (9/12)
bes/bessis (2/3)
septunx (7/12)
semis (1/2)
quicunx (5/12)
triens (1/3)-
quadrans/teruncius (1/4)
sextans (1/6)
sesuncia (1/8)
unica (1/12)
semiuncia (1/24)
binae sextulae/duella (1/36)
siculus (1/48)
sextula (1/72)
dimidia sextula (1/144)
scripulum (1/288)
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Can you do fractions with roman numerals?
No, Roman numerals were not designed to represent fractions. They are mainly used for whole numbers and are not suitable for precise mathematical calculations involving fractions. For fractions, it is best to use decimal or fractional notation.
How do you write 65.3 in roman numerals?
Roman numerals do not include decimals although the Romans did use fractions to a limited extent.
What is s in roman numerals?
S is the roman numeral to signify six twelfths or one half (yes, the Romans did use fractions).
How do you write 70 hundredths into numerals?
Roman numerals do not permit the use of fractions. However, 70/100ths would probably be notated as LXX / C
How do you use 48 and roman numerals?
48 written in roman numeral is XLVIII. Thank you
