Ll in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for ll (≪) is \ll — much less than.

\ll

Relations · Unicode ≪ (U+226A) · no package needed

How to type Ll

Write \ll 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

$a \ll b$

a \ll b

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FAQ

How do you write ll (≪) in LaTeX?

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

Which package provides \ll?

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

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