59 in Roman numerals

The number 59 is written in Roman numerals like this: LIX

LIX = 59

How to write 59 in Roman numerals

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

• 50 = L
• 9 = IX (10 − 1)

Put the parts together: L + IX = LIX.

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

Going the other way? See the Roman numeral LIX.

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