Roman numerals: read, write and convert
22 October 2026
Worked example
Write the Roman numeral XXIV as a normal number.
First, split XXIV into its parts: XX, I, V.
XX means 10 + 10 = 20.
IV means 1 before 5, so 5 - 1 = 4.
Now add the parts: 20 + 4 = 24.
The correct answer is 24.
