CCXLVIII

CCXLVIII is a Roman numeral. It represents the number 248 in the Arabic numeral system. The Roman numeral system uses letters to represent numerical values. C represents 100, X represents 10, L represents 50, and V represents 5. When a smaller numeral is placed before a larger numeral, it is subtracted. When a smaller numeral is placed after a larger numeral, it is added. Therefore, CCXLVIII can be broken down as follows: C + C + XL + V + I + I + I. This translates to 100 + 100 + (50 - 10) + 5 + 1 + 1 + 1. Adding these values together: 100 + 100 + 40 + 5 + 3 equals 248. Roman numerals were widely used throughout the Roman Empire and its successor states for various purposes, including numbering, dating, and inscriptions. While largely superseded by the Hindu-Arabic numeral system, Roman numerals are still encountered today in contexts such as clock faces, chapter headings, and royal regnal names.