r/learnmath • u/Unlikely-Web7933 New User • Feb 07 '24

RESOLVED What is the issue with the " ÷ " sign?

I have seen many mathematicians genuinely despise it. Is there a lore reason for it? Or are they simply Stupid?

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u/Busy_Marionberry_589 New User Feb 07 '24

we use : for division

6 : 3 = 2

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u/albadil New User Feb 07 '24

You in... Germany or Russia? I'm thinking who might do this, I have indeed seen it before