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Last updated on February 24th, 2025
Roman numerals are a 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, use Roman numerals like I and II. These symbols represent numbers. In ancient times, people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. As life became more complex, a standardized form was required. The ancient Romans developed the Roman numeral system. The symbols I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are used in this system.
In Roman numerals, we use LXXI to represent 71. Here, L is 50, XX is 20, and I is 1. 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.
Rule 1: Addition Method
The addition method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, LXXI → L + XX + I → 50 + 20 + 1 = 71.
Rule 2: Repetition Method
To write a larger number, certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, XX → 20.
Rule 3: Subtraction Method
If a small number is followed by a larger number in Roman numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9.
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 don't write LL for 100; instead, we use C.
Let’s now learn how to write 71 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 71 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 71 in Roman numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on the place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc.
For 71, we write it as 50 + 20 + 1.
Step 2: Convert the number into Roman numerals.
50 in Roman numerals is L.
20 in Roman numerals is XX.
1 in Roman numerals is I.
Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together.
Therefore, 71 in Roman numerals is L (50) + XX (20) + I (1) = LXXI.
When writing a large number in Roman numerals, we group the number.
To write 71 in Roman numerals, we group 71 as 50 + 20 + 1.
50 in Roman numerals is L.
20 in Roman numerals is XX.
1 in Roman numerals is I.
So, 71 is written as LXXI in Roman numerals.
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