48 in Roman numerals

The number 48 is written in Roman numerals like this: XLVIII

XLVIII = 48

How to write 48 in Roman numerals

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

• 40 = XL (50 − 10)
• 8 = VIII

Put the parts together: XL + VIII = XLVIII.

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

Going the other way? See the Roman numeral XLVIII.

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