Okay, so today I tackled converting the number 101 into Roman numerals. Sounds simple, right? Well, let me walk you through how I did it, step by step.
First off, I remembered the basic Roman numeral values. Like, I is 1, V is 5, X is 10, L is 50, C is 100, D is 500, and M is 1000. Gotta have those memorized, or you’re sunk from the start.
Next, I broke down 101 into its components. I thought, “Okay, 101 is basically 100 plus 1.” Pretty straightforward, right?
Then, I figured out the Roman numeral for each component. 100 is C, and 1 is I. This part was dead simple.
Finally, I just stuck them together. C for 100, I for 1, so 101 becomes CI. Boom! Nailed it.
My thought process: I always try to break down the number into chunks that match the Roman numeral values I know. If it were something like 4, I’d remember that it’s one less than 5, so it’s IV (I before V). Subtraction is key for some numbers!
The little snag: Early on, I almost got tripped up thinking I needed to do something fancy, like subtract or add values in a weird way. But then I remembered to keep it simple: break it down and match the components.
So, yeah, that’s how I figured out that 101 is CI in Roman numerals. Not exactly rocket science, but it’s a fun little brain exercise!
- Break down the number.
- Convert each part.
- Stick it all together.
