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Divide (/, ÷)

x/y or Divide[x, y]
is equivalent to x y^-1.
  • x/y is converted to x y^-1 on input.
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Enter in 2D form using Control+/:
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Divide reduces fractions to lowest terms:
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Force a numerical result by including a decimal point in the input:
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/ is applied sequentially:
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x/y is always converted to products and powers:
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Enter ÷ using Esc div Esc:
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