Division Symbol ÷
The division sign (÷) is a mathematical symbol used to represent the operation of division. It signifies the process of distributing a quantity into equal parts or determining how many times one quantity is contained within another.
Usage and Notation
In mathematical notation, the division sign "÷" is commonly used to express the division of two numbers or quantities. For example:
- 4 ÷ 2 = 2
- a ÷ b = a/b
- (x + 6) ÷ 3 = x + 2
The division sign is often used between the dividend (numerator) and the divisor (denominator) to indicate the operation being performed.
Representation in HTML
In HTML, the division sign "÷" can be represented using the HTML entity ÷.
Properties of Division
Division possesses several important properties:
- Quotient: The result of division is called the quotient.
- Undefined Division: Division by zero is undefined.
- Associative Property: For any numbers a, b, and c, (a ÷ b) ÷ c = a ÷ (b ÷ c).
Applications
The division sign is used in various mathematical operations and real-world applications, including ratios, proportions, rates, and expressing fractions. It is a fundamental operation in arithmetic and is widely used in science, engineering, and everyday calculations.
Example
Consider the fraction 8/4. This can be expressed using the division sign as 8 ÷ 4, and the result is 2.
The division sign "÷" is a key symbol in mathematics, representing the fundamental operation of division. Its usage is foundational in arithmetic calculations, fractions, and various mathematical and scientific disciplines where the concept of sharing or distribution is essential.
Copy to Clipboard
Division Symbol Information
| Symbol Name | Division |
| Unicode Version | 1.1 (June 1993) |
| Unicode | U+00F7 |
| CSS Code | \00F7 |
| HTML Entity | ÷ |
Division Symbol Encoding
| UTF-8 | 0xC3 0xB7 |
| UTF-16 | 0x00F7 |
| UTF-32 | 0x000000F7 |
Table of contents
- Division PNG and SVG files
- How to type division in latex
- How to type division on Microsoft Word
- How to type division on Microsoft Windows
- How to type division on Mac OS
- How to type division on Linux
- How to type division on IOS and Android
- How to use division in CSS
- How to use division in HTML
- Division representation in programming languages
Division symbol's PNG and SVG files
How to type division symbol in latex
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{pifont}
\begin{document}
\div
\end{document}
How to add division symbol via keyboard on different Operating systems
You can type the division on most modern devices with the help of following methods:
How to type division symbol on Microsoft Word
You can type the division on microsoft Microsoft Word using steps mentioned below:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol and type 0 0 F 7
- Without moving the cursor press keys Alt + x together
- The original 0 0 F 7 is now transformed into ÷
How to type division symbol on Microsoft Windows
You can type the division on Microsoft windows using following steps:
- Hold Alt and press to type division on your windows machine.
How to type division symbol on Mac OS
You can type the division on Mac OS using following steps:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
- Press Ctrl + ⌘ Command + ⎵ Space to bring up the Character Viewer. Alternatively, choose Edit ⇒ Emoji & Symbols
- Type “Division” in the search field at the top and press Enter
- The symbol should appear. Click on it to insert it into your text
How to type division symbol on Linux
You can type the division on Linux using following steps:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
- Hold ⇧ Shift + Ctrl and press the letter + U
- Press keys 0 0 F 7 consecutively
- And then press ↵ Enter , the desired symbol will be added to your document
How to type division symbol on IOS and Android
The easiest way to type the division on ios and android is to copy and paste it wherever you need it.
How to use division in CSS
span {
content: "\00F7";
}
How to type division in HTML
<span>÷</span>
Division symbol representation in programming languages
division's representation in different programming languages can be found in table below:
| Language | Representation |
| Rust | \u{F7} |
| Ruby | \u{F7} |
| Python | \u00F7 |
| PHP | \u{F7} |
| Perl | "\x{F7}" |
| Java | \u00F7 |
| Modern JavaScript - Since ES6 | \u{F7} |
| JavaScript | \u00F7 |
| Go | \u00F7 |
| C# | \u00F7 |
| C and C++ | \u00F7 |
| Bash and Zsh - inside echo -e | \u00F7 |
| RFC 5137 | \u'00F7' |