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See also: / [U+002F SOLIDUS], [U+2044 FRACTION SLASH], and [U+2223 DIVIDES]
U+2215, ∕
DIVISION SLASH

[U+2214]
Mathematical Operators
[U+2216]

Translingual[edit]

Symbol[edit]

  1. (mathematics) Used as a division sign, the same as ÷ (division/minus) or ⟨:⟩ (ratio/division), depending on the country.
    300∕60 = 5

Usage notes[edit]

This character is called "division slash". Compare "fraction slash": .

For other uses, see "solidus": /.

Quotations[edit]

For quotations using this term, see Citations:/.