47 in Roman numerals

The number 47 is written in Roman numerals like this: XLVII

XLVII = 47

How to write 47 in Roman numerals

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

• 40 = XL (50 − 10)
• 7 = VII

Put the parts together: XL + VII = XLVII.

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

Going the other way? See the Roman numeral XLVII.

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