Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Roman numerals are the way of expressing numbers using symbols. I, V, X, L, C, D, and M are the symbols we use. Roman Numerals are used in royal titles, book names, sequences, and so on. Here we will be discussing Roman Numerals, rules, and examples.
The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are the Roman Numerals. Earlier people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. When life became complex, a standard form was required to count.
Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system to count. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols we use to count. In Roman Numerals, we use XXXV with a bar on top to represent 35000, where X is 10000, and V is 5000.
Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.
There are certain basic rules to write a number in Roman Numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some basic rules that need to be remembered when writing a number in Roman numerals.
The addition method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, LX → L + X → 50 + 10 = 60
To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that can be repeated three times. For example, CCC → 300.
If a small number is followed by a large number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the large number. For example, XL → L - X → 50 - 10 = 40
The symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we won't write VV for 10; instead, we use X.
Let’s now learn how to write 35000 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals.
In the expansion method, based on the place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 35000 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 35000 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on the place value. Place value that is ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, etc. For 35000, we write it as 30000 + 5000
Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals
Step 3: Combining the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 35000 in Roman Numerals is XXX (30000) + V (5000) = XXXV (all with a bar on top)
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 35000 in Roman Numerals, we group 35000 as 30000 + 5000
So, 35000 is written as XXXV with a bar on top in Roman Numerals.
Students make mistakes when writing a number in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
A historical society is organizing a reenactment event that requires XXXV groups to participate. Each group can bring M students. How many students will be there in total?
The total number of students will be XXXVM
To find the total number of students, multiply the number of groups by the number of students per group.
XXXV = 35 M = 1000
Therefore, XXXV × M = 35 × 1000 = 35000.
35000 in Roman Numerals can be written as XXXVM.
An ancient Roman-themed festival plans to have MM guests, and each guest is to receive a gift worth XVII. Calculate the total value of gifts distributed.
The total value of gifts distributed will be XXXVMCD.
To find the total value of the gifts, multiply the number of guests by the value of the gift each receives.
MM = 2000
XVII = 17
2000 × 17 = 34000
34000 in Roman Numerals is XXXVMCD.
A collector has acquired a set of XXXV rare Roman artifacts, each labeled with a unique serial number starting from M. How many artifacts will have serial numbers in the range from M to MMXIV?
The number of artifacts with serial numbers in the range from M to MMXIV is MXIV.
To find how many serial numbers are in the range from M to MMXIV, calculate the number of artifacts.
Starting at M = 1000
Ending at MMXIV = 2014
The range is 2014 - 1000 = 1014
1014 in Roman Numerals is MXIV.
A library received a donation of MMXIV books, and they plan to distribute these books equally among XXXV schools. How many books will each school receive?
Each school will receive LVII books.
To find how many books each school receives, divide the total number of books by the number of schools.
MMXIV = 2014
XXXV = 35
2014 / 35 = 57
57 in Roman Numerals is LVII.
Convert the sum of MMXVII and MMMMM to Roman numerals.
The sum of MMXVII and MMMMM is MMMDXVII.
First, convert the numbers to integers:
MMXVII = 2017
MMMMM = 5000
Add the numbers together: 2017 + 5000 = 7017
7017 in Roman Numerals is MMMDXVII.
Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.
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