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The Roman numeral system works by having separate symbols to represent different numbers but unlike our system there was no symbol for zero. Essentially we have 9 numbers and then add a zero on the end to denote 10s, two zeros to denote 100s and so on. the Romans simply had additional symbols to denotes 10s, 100s etc. Examples of Roman numerals and how they are worked out follows...
1 = I
2 = II (1 + 1)
3 = III (1+ 1 + 1)
4 = IV (1 before 5)
5 = V
then the system repeats...
6 = VI (5 + 1)
7 = VII (5 + 1 + 1)
8 = VIII (5 + 1 + 1 + 1)
9 = IX (1 before 10)
10 = X
Additional numerals exist for 50 (L), 100 (C), 500 (D) and 1000 (M) and they work on the same system so, for example...
XX = 20
XXX = 30
XL = 40
CCC = 300
CD = 400
CM = 900
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What is the different between Mayan number system and roman number system?
The Mayan number system is vigesimal (based on twenties)The Roman number system is decimal (based on tens)
What number is missing from the roman number system?
They have no zero.
Are the Roman Numerals a type of number base?
No, the Roman Numerals are a based less number system.
Where did the Roman number system started?
The Roman numeral system was started by the Etruscans who once ruled the Romans.
How did the roman number system work?
The Roman numeral system was derived from the Etruscan numeral system and the Etruscans once ruled the Romans.
