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The Hindu-Arabic numeral system replaced the Roman numeral system during the Middle Ages because of its simplicity inasmuch it contained a zero symbol thus making counting and arithmetic a lot easier but Roman numerals are still used today as they form the numerical aspect of the Latin language which is still spoken today and once was the language of the ancient Romans.
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When did we stop using Roman numerals?
Roman numerals gradually went out of general usage in the Middle Ages which was when the Hindu-Arabic numeral system was beginning to be used more often than the Roman numeral system.
What is a Hindu Arabic and Roman number?
Hindu/Arabic numbers are the ones used in most countries of the word. they are; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 0. Roman numerals work on an entirely different principal and the numerals most often encountered are; I, V, X, L, C, D and M.
When did they stop using roman numerals as their number system?
In Europe, the Hindu-Arabic numerals gradually displaced the Roman numerals over a long period, from about 1000 AD to about 1500 AD. After that time, Roman numerals were no longer used in calculations. Roman numerals remained in use in "official" contexts, such as dates on the foundation stones of buildings, up to very recently. They are also still used in the names of monarchs (Queen Elizabeth II, Louis XIV of France), and Popes (Pope Pius X). Also the introductory pages of books are often labelled with Roman numerals. = =
Where we will find Hindu-Arabic system and roman numerals?
The Hindu-Arabic numeral system is what we now use everyday and the symbols are:- 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and 9. The Roman numeral system is what we once used in the past and the symbols are:- I V X L C D and M
Why do you use roman numerals?
We use Roman numerals to represent numbers in a different way than the Arabic numerals (0-9). Roman numerals have been used historically and are still used today in certain contexts, such as numbering pages or chapters in a book or indicating the year in movie titles. While Arabic numerals are more commonly used for everyday calculations, Roman numerals are often used for symbolic or aesthetic purposes.
