Div in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for div (÷) is \div.

\div

Binary Operators · Unicode ÷ (U+00F7) · no package needed

How to type Div

Write \div inside math mode — that is, between $…$ for inline math or in a \[ … \] / equation block for display math. It is part of core LaTeX math, so no extra package is required.

Example

$a \div b$

a \div b

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FAQ

How do you write div (÷) in LaTeX?

Use \div in math mode — it needs no extra package. For example, $a \div b$.

Which package provides \div?

None — \div is built into LaTeX's math mode, so no extra package is required.

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