Numerals that cannot be subtracted in Roman system are

V, L

and

D

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I, X

and

V

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C

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M

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Solution

The correct option is B $V, L$ and $D$
We can only subtract powers of ten ( $I, X,$ or $C$ , but not $V$ or $L$ )
Hence, Numerals that cannot be subtracted in Roman system are $V, L$ and $D$ .

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