12 in Roman numerals is XII. See the conversion explained and download a free XII number card for classroom slides and teaching materials.
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UNDERSTAND THE IMAGE
12 = XII
X + I + I represents 10 + 1 + 1. The symbols run from larger to smaller, so their values are added. Together, the value is 12.
Try it in class
Cover 12 on the card and ask learners to read XII.
Explain the conversion: X + I + I represents 10 + 1 + 1. The symbols run from larger to smaller, so their values are added. Together, the value is 12.
Compare two number cards. Which represents the larger number, and how can you tell?
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