XLII
40 + 2 = 42
XLII breaks down as XL + II (XL = 40, II = 2), which add up to 42. It uses subtractive notation: XL (50 - 10).
XLII breaks down as XL + II (XL = 40, II = 2), which add up to 42. It uses subtractive notation: XL (50 - 10).
The number 42 is written XLII in Roman numerals. Roman numerals use seven letters — I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500) and M (1000) — combined from largest to smallest, with subtractive pairs such as IV (4) and IX (9). Need another number? Use the Roman numeral converter or see the 1–100 chart.