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Last updated on March 24th, 2025
Roman numerals are a way of expressing numbers using specific symbols. I, V, X, L, C, D, and M are the symbols used. Roman Numerals are often seen in royal titles, book names, sequences, and more. Here we will discuss Roman Numerals, their rules, and examples.
Royal titles, such as Henry I and Henry II, use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed these symbols and wondered what they represent? Those are Roman Numerals. In ancient times, people counted using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. As life became more complex, a standard form was needed for counting.
The Ancient Romans developed the Roman Numeral system. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols used. In Roman Numerals, we represent 36000 as XXXVI with a line over it, indicating multiplication by 1000.
Let’s explore more about Roman numerals and how to write them.
There are specific rules for writing numbers in Roman Numerals. Let's discuss the basic rules to remember when writing numbers in Roman Numerals.
The addition method is applied when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.
Certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times to increase value. For instance, III → 3.
When a smaller number precedes a larger number, the smaller number is subtracted. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9.
An overline indicates multiplication by 1000. For example, \(\overline{X}\) represents 10000.
Let’s learn how to write 36000 in Roman Numerals. There are a couple of methods to achieve this:
In the expansion method, numbers are broken down based on place value. Here's how to write 36000 in Roman Numerals using this method:
Step 1: Break down the number based on place value: thousands, hundreds, tens, etc. 36000 is broken down as 30000 + 6000.
Step 2: Convert each part into Roman Numerals:
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals: Thus, 36000 in Roman Numerals is \(\overline{XXXVI}\).
When writing large numbers in Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 36000 in Roman Numerals, we group 36000 as 30000 + 6000:
So, 36000 is written as \(\overline{XXXVI}\) in Roman Numerals.
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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