DXXVI

DXXVI is a Roman numeral that represents the number 726 in the modern Arabic numeral system. The Roman numeral system uses letters to represent numbers, with each letter having a specific value. The values of the relevant letters are D = 500, X = 10, V = 5, and I = 1.

To decipher DXXVI, we combine these values. The numeral begins with D, representing 500. Following this are two Xs, each representing 10. These are added to the preceding value, so 500 + 10 + 10 = 520. Finally, the numeral ends with VI, which is V (5) plus I (1), totaling 6. Therefore, DXXVI is calculated as 500 + 10 + 10 + 5 + 1 = 726. This method of adding the values of the numerals from left to right, as long as a numeral of lesser value does not precede a numeral of greater value, is the standard way to interpret Roman numerals. In cases where a smaller numeral precedes a larger one, subtraction is indicated, but this is not present in DXXVI.