34 in Roman Numerals

Royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, often use Roman numerals. Have you noticed these titles and wondered what the symbols (I, II) represented? These are Roman numerals. In earlier times, people counted using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. As life became more complex, a standard form was needed for counting. Ancient Romans developed the Roman numeral system to fulfill this need. The symbols I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are used to represent numbers.

In Roman numerals, we use XXXIV to represent 34. Here, XXX is 30, and IV is 4. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.

There are basic rules to remember when writing numbers in Roman numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some basic rules that need to be remembered.

Rule 1: Addition Method

The addition method is used when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, XXXIV → XXX + IV → 30 + 4 = 34.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write larger numbers, certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, XXX → 30.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller number precedes a larger number in Roman numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger one. For example, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4.

Rule 4: Limitation Rule

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. Similarly, 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.

Let’s now learn how to write 34 in Roman numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman numerals:

• By Expansion Method
• By Grouping Method

In the expansion method, based on the place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 34 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.

To write 34 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on place value, such as ones, tens, hundreds, etc. 

For 34, we write it as 30 + 4.

Step 2: Convert the numbers into Roman numerals:

30 in Roman numerals — XXX

4 in Roman numerals — IV

Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together. 

Therefore, 34 in Roman numerals is XXX (30) + IV (4) = XXXIV.

When writing a large number in Roman numerals, we group the number. 

To write 34 in Roman numerals, we group 34 as 30 + 4:

30 in Roman numerals — XXX

4 in Roman numerals — IV

So, 34 is written as XXXIV in Roman numerals.

Roman numerals follow a certain pattern, making them look similar. In this section, we will learn some numbers related to the Roman numeral 34:

• Addition rule: The addition method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral, thus values are added. For example, XXXIV = XXX + IV = 30 + 4 = 34.
   
• Grouping method: Numbers are grouped based on their place value and then each group is converted into its Roman numerals. For example, 34 = 30 + 4 = XXXIV.
   
• Repetition rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, XXX = 30 (X is repeated three times to represent the number 30).
   
• Subtraction rule: Used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger one, and the smaller numeral is subtracted from the larger. For example, IV = 5 - 1 = 4.
   
• Limitation rule: Some symbols, like V, L, and D, cannot be repeated. For example, 10 is written as X, not VV, and 50 is written as L, not XXXXX.