This math topic focuses on subtracting Roman numerals, providing practice through a series of problems where two Roman numerals are subtracted. The problems explore Roman numeral values up to 4000, developing skills in converting the difference back into the correct Roman numeral format. Each problem presents a subtraction scenario followed by multiple-choice answers, enhancing familiarity with this ancient numerical system. This topic is designed for learners to understand and apply the rules of Roman numeral subtraction efficiently.

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Roman Numerals - Subtracting Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Roman Numerals - Subtracting (Level 6)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Roman Numerals to 4000' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/roman_numerals_to_4000/
1
Subtract the two Roman Numerals
MMDLXIV - DCCCLII
a
MMCCCXLVIII
b
MMDCCCIII
c
MMCDLXV
d
MMCDXIII
e
MMDCCLXX
f
MDCCXII
2
Subtract the two Roman Numerals
MMCCXXVI - DCXCVI
a
MMLVIII
b
MMCXXIII
c
MMCCCXXIII
d
MDXXX
e
MMCCXXXI
f
MMXXXVII
3
MMDCCXIX - DCCCLXXIX
Subtract the two Roman Numerals
a
MMDCCCXVII
b
MMDCCXXXVI
c
MMCMXXX
d
MDCCCXL
e
MMCMVIII
f
MMDCCLXXVIII
4
Subtract the two Roman Numerals
MCDXXV - IX
a
MCCCXLI
b
MCDXVI
c
MCDLXXXII
d
MCCCLXXIV
e
MCDXCI
f
MCCLXXVII
5
Subtract the two Roman Numerals
MCCIII - MCLXXXVI
a
MCLV
b
XVII
c
MCCCXXXVIII
d
MCCCXXIII
e
MXVI
f
CMLXXXIX
6
Subtract the two Roman Numerals
MDCCLXVII - MLXXXIV
a
DCLXXXIII
b
MDCCCXXVI
c
MDLXX
d
MDCLXIII
e
MDCCLXXI
f
MDLXXIX
7
Subtract the two Roman Numerals
MMCXCI - DCXLV
a
MMCLI
b
MDXLVI
c
MMCDXVIII
d
MCMLI
e
MMXC
f
MMCCXXX