Symbols:Arithmetic and Algebra/Division

Division

 * $\div$, $/$

Divided by.

A binary operation on two numbers or variables.

$x \div y$ and $x / y$ both mean $x$ divided by $y$, or $x \times y^{-1}$.

$x / y$ can also be rendered $\dfrac x y$ (and often is -- it tends to improve comprehension for complicated expressions).

$x \div y$ is rarely seen outside grade school.

Their $\LaTeX$ codes are as follows: