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<p>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 more. Here we will be discussing Roman Numerals, rules, and examples.</p>
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<p>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 more. Here we will be discussing Roman Numerals, rules, and examples.</p>
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<h2>What is 72 in Roman Numerals?</h2>
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<h2>What is 72 in Roman Numerals?</h2>
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<p>The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, often use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these<a>symbols</a>(I and II) represented? Those are the Roman Numerals.</p>
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<p>The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, often use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these<a>symbols</a>(I and II) represented? Those are the Roman Numerals.</p>
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<p>Earlier, people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. When life became complex, a<a>standard form</a>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.</p>
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<p>Earlier, people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. When life became complex, a<a>standard form</a>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.</p>
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<p>In Roman Numerals, we use LXXII to represent 72, where L is 50, X is 10, X is another 10, and II is 2. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.</p>
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<p>In Roman Numerals, we use LXXII to represent 72, where L is 50, X is 10, X is another 10, and II is 2. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.</p>
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<h2>Basic Rules for 72 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>Basic Rules for 72 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<p>There are certain basic rules to write a<a>number</a>in Roman Numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some basic rules that need to be remembered when writing a number in Roman numerals.</p>
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<p>There are certain basic rules to write a<a>number</a>in Roman Numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some basic rules that need to be remembered when writing a number in Roman numerals.</p>
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<p><strong>Rule 1: Addition Method</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Rule 1: Addition Method</strong></p>
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<p>The<a>addition</a>method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, LXXII → L + X + X + I + I → 50 + 10 + 10 + 1 + 1 = 72.</p>
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<p>The<a>addition</a>method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, LXXII → L + X + X + I + I → 50 + 10 + 10 + 1 + 1 = 72.</p>
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<p><strong>Rule 2: Repetition Method</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Rule 2: Repetition Method</strong></p>
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<p>To write a larger number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, XX → 20.</p>
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<p>To write a larger number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, XX → 20.</p>
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<p><strong>Rule 3: Subtraction Method</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Rule 3: Subtraction Method</strong></p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p><strong>Rule 4: Limitation Rule</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Rule 4: Limitation Rule</strong></p>
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<p>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, and 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.</p>
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<p>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, and 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.</p>
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<h2>How to Write 72 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>How to Write 72 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<p>Let’s now learn how to write 72 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals.</p>
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<p>Let’s now learn how to write 72 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals.</p>
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<ul><li><strong>By Expansion Method</strong></li>
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<ul><li><strong>By Expansion Method</strong></li>
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<li><strong>By Grouping Method</strong></li>
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<li><strong>By Grouping Method</strong></li>
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<h2>72 in Roman Numerals by Expansion Method</h2>
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<h2>72 in Roman Numerals by Expansion Method</h2>
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<p>In the expansion method, based on the<a>place value</a>, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 72 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.</p>
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<p>In the expansion method, based on the<a>place value</a>, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 72 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.</p>
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<p>To write 72 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:</p>
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<p>To write 72 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Break the number based on place value. Place values include ones, tens, hundreds, etc.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Break the number based on place value. Place values include ones, tens, hundreds, etc.</p>
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<p>For 72, we write it as 50 + 10 + 10 + 2.</p>
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<p>For 72, we write it as 50 + 10 + 10 + 2.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Convert the numbers into Roman Numerals:</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Convert the numbers into Roman Numerals:</p>
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<p>50 in Roman Numerals - L 10 in Roman Numerals - X 2 in Roman Numerals - II</p>
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<p>50 in Roman Numerals - L 10 in Roman Numerals - X 2 in Roman Numerals - II</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Combine them together:</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Combine them together:</p>
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<p>Therefore, 72 in Roman Numerals is L (50) + X (10) + X (10) + II (2) = LXXII.</p>
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<p>Therefore, 72 in Roman Numerals is L (50) + X (10) + X (10) + II (2) = LXXII.</p>
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<h2>72 in Roman Numerals by Grouping Method</h2>
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<h2>72 in Roman Numerals by Grouping Method</h2>
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<p>When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the numbers. To write 72 in Roman Numerals, we group 72 as 50 + 10 + 10 + 2:</p>
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<p>When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the numbers. To write 72 in Roman Numerals, we group 72 as 50 + 10 + 10 + 2:</p>
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<p>50 in Roman Numerals - L</p>
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<p>50 in Roman Numerals - L</p>
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<p>10 in Roman Numerals - X</p>
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<p>10 in Roman Numerals - X</p>
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<p>2 in Roman Numerals - II</p>
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<p>2 in Roman Numerals - II</p>
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<p>So, 72 is written as LXXII in Roman Numerals.</p>
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<p>So, 72 is written as LXXII in Roman Numerals.</p>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 72 Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 72 Roman Numerals</h2>
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<p>Students often make mistakes when writing numbers in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and ways to avoid them.</p>
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<p>Students often make mistakes when writing numbers in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and ways to avoid them.</p>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<p>A historian is examining an ancient scroll that mentions a battle where LXII and X soldiers were involved. Calculate the total number of soldiers.</p>
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<p>A historian is examining an ancient scroll that mentions a battle where LXII and X soldiers were involved. Calculate the total number of soldiers.</p>
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<p>The total number of soldiers is LXXII.</p>
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<p>The total number of soldiers is LXXII.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The numbers in the scroll are given as LXII and X. </p>
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<p>The numbers in the scroll are given as LXII and X. </p>
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<p>LXII = 62 </p>
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<p>LXII = 62 </p>
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<p>X = 10 </p>
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<p>X = 10 </p>
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<p>Adding these gives 62 + 10 = 72. </p>
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<p>Adding these gives 62 + 10 = 72. </p>
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<p>72 in Roman Numerals is written as LXXII.</p>
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<p>72 in Roman Numerals is written as LXXII.</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>A library contains a total of CCCLXXXVI scrolls, which need to be divided equally among VI shelves. How many scrolls will each shelf contain?</p>
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<p>A library contains a total of CCCLXXXVI scrolls, which need to be divided equally among VI shelves. How many scrolls will each shelf contain?</p>
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<p>Each shelf will contain LXIV scrolls.</p>
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<p>Each shelf will contain LXIV scrolls.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the number of scrolls per shelf, divide the total number of scrolls by the number of shelves. </p>
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<p>To find the number of scrolls per shelf, divide the total number of scrolls by the number of shelves. </p>
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<p>CCCLXXXVI = 386 </p>
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<p>CCCLXXXVI = 386 </p>
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<p>VI = 6 </p>
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<p>VI = 6 </p>
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<p>386 / 6 = 64. </p>
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<p>386 / 6 = 64. </p>
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<p>64 in Roman Numerals is LXIV.</p>
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<p>64 in Roman Numerals is LXIV.</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>A mathematician is analyzing a sequence of numbers: XLV, XXVII, and wants the total sum. What is the result in Roman Numerals?</p>
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<p>A mathematician is analyzing a sequence of numbers: XLV, XXVII, and wants the total sum. What is the result in Roman Numerals?</p>
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<p>The sum of XLV and XXVII is LXXII.</p>
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<p>The sum of XLV and XXVII is LXXII.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the sum, add the given Roman numerals. </p>
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<p>To find the sum, add the given Roman numerals. </p>
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<p>XLV = 45 </p>
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<p>XLV = 45 </p>
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<p>XXVII = 27 </p>
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<p>XXVII = 27 </p>
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<p>45 + 27 = 72. </p>
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<p>45 + 27 = 72. </p>
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<p>72 in Roman Numerals is LXXII.</p>
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<p>72 in Roman Numerals is LXXII.</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>In a puzzle game, a player needs to find the difference between LXXXIV and XII. What is the result?</p>
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<p>In a puzzle game, a player needs to find the difference between LXXXIV and XII. What is the result?</p>
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<p>The difference between LXXXIV and XII is LXXII.</p>
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<p>The difference between LXXXIV and XII is LXXII.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The difference of two numbers is the result of subtracting one from the other. </p>
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<p>The difference of two numbers is the result of subtracting one from the other. </p>
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<p>LXXXIV = 84 </p>
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<p>LXXXIV = 84 </p>
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<p>XII = 12 </p>
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<p>XII = 12 </p>
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<p>84 - 12 = 72. </p>
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<p>84 - 12 = 72. </p>
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<p>72 in Roman Numerals is LXXII.</p>
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<p>72 in Roman Numerals is LXXII.</p>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<p>Write the Roman Numeral for 35 + 37 using the expansion method.</p>
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<p>Write the Roman Numeral for 35 + 37 using the expansion method.</p>
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<p>The Roman Numeral for 35 + 37 is LXXII.</p>
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<p>The Roman Numeral for 35 + 37 is LXXII.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>Step 1: Convert the numbers 35 and 37 into Roman numerals </p>
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<p>Step 1: Convert the numbers 35 and 37 into Roman numerals </p>
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<p>35 - XXXV 37 - XXXVII </p>
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<p>35 - XXXV 37 - XXXVII </p>
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<p>Add the numbers together: 35 + 37 = 72 </p>
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<p>Add the numbers together: 35 + 37 = 72 </p>
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<p>Using the expansion method: 72 = 50 + 20 + 2 = LXXII</p>
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<p>Using the expansion method: 72 = 50 + 20 + 2 = LXXII</p>
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<h2>FAQs on 72 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>FAQs on 72 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h3>1.What is 9 in Roman numerals?</h3>
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<h3>1.What is 9 in Roman numerals?</h3>
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<p>IX is 9, as it uses the subtraction method with smaller numbers following larger ones. That is I - X, which is 10 - 1 = 9.</p>
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<p>IX is 9, as it uses the subtraction method with smaller numbers following larger ones. That is I - X, which is 10 - 1 = 9.</p>
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<h3>2.How to write 72 in Roman numerals?</h3>
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<p>Here, the larger numbers are followed by smaller ones, so we use the addition method: L(50) + X(10) + X(10) + II(2) = 72. So, LXXII is 72.</p>
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<p>Here, the larger numbers are followed by smaller ones, so we use the addition method: L(50) + X(10) + X(10) + II(2) = 72. So, LXXII is 72.</p>
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<h3>3.What is 16 in Roman Numerals?</h3>
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<h3>3.What is 16 in Roman Numerals?</h3>
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<p>16 in Roman Numerals is written as XVI.</p>
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<p>16 in Roman Numerals is written as XVI.</p>
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<h3>4.Is LXXII a prime number?</h3>
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<h3>4.Is LXXII a prime number?</h3>
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<p>No, 72 is not a<a>prime number</a>. It has several<a>factors</a>, including 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, and 72.</p>
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<p>No, 72 is not a<a>prime number</a>. It has several<a>factors</a>, including 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, and 72.</p>
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<h3>5.What are the multiples of 72?</h3>
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<h3>5.What are the multiples of 72?</h3>
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<p>The<a>multiples</a>of 72 are 72, 144, 216, 288, and so on. </p>
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<p>The<a>multiples</a>of 72 are 72, 144, 216, 288, and so on. </p>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for 72 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for 72 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Addition Rule:</strong>The addition method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral; here, the values are added. For example, LXXII = L + X + X + II = 50 + 10 + 10 + 2 = 72.</li>
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<ul><li><strong>Addition Rule:</strong>The addition method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral; here, the values are added. For example, LXXII = L + X + X + II = 50 + 10 + 10 + 2 = 72.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Grouping Method:</strong>Here, the given numbers are grouped based on their place value and then converted into Roman numerals. For example, 72 = 50 + 10 + 10 + 2 = LXXII.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Grouping Method:</strong>Here, the given numbers are grouped based on their place value and then converted into Roman numerals. For example, 72 = 50 + 10 + 10 + 2 = LXXII.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Repetition Rule:</strong>Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, XX = 20 (X is repeated twice to represent the number 20).</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Repetition Rule:</strong>Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, XX = 20 (X is repeated twice to represent the number 20).</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Subtraction Rule</strong>: Used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, indicating subtraction. For example, XL = L - X = 50 - 10 = 40.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Subtraction Rule</strong>: Used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, indicating subtraction. For example, XL = L - X = 50 - 10 = 40.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Limitation Rule:</strong>Some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, 10 is written as X, not VV.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Limitation Rule:</strong>Some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, 10 is written as X, not VV.</li>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>: She loves to read number jokes and games.</p>