242 in Roman numerals

The number 242 is written in Roman numerals like this: CCXLII

CCXLII = 242

How to write 242 in Roman numerals

Split the number by place value and write each part in Roman numerals:

• 200 = CC
• 40 = XL (50 − 10)
• 2 = II

Put the parts together: CC + XL + II = CCXLII.

When a smaller symbol comes before a larger one, it is subtracted.

Going the other way? See the Roman numeral CCXLII.

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