CDLXVIII

CDLXVIII is the Roman numeral representation of the number 468. This numeral is constructed using a combination of Roman symbols. The 'C' represents 100, the 'L' represents 50, and the 'X' represents 10. The 'D' symbol denotes 500, but in this context, it is preceded by 'C', indicating subtraction. When a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, it is subtracted from the larger one. Therefore, 'CD' equals 500 - 100 = 400. The 'LX' signifies 50 + 10 = 60. Finally, the 'VIII' represents 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 8. Combining these parts, CDLXVIII is interpreted as 400 + 60 + 8, which equals 468. Roman numerals were the primary system of numerical notation in ancient Rome and were used for a variety of purposes, including inscriptions, calendars, and accounting. While not commonly used for everyday calculations today, they remain recognizable and are still found in contexts such as clock faces, numbering for chapters in books, and regnal numbers for monarchs.