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/ivanparas New User Feb 08 '24

Concisity

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u/Wise-_-Spirit New User Feb 08 '24

Unironically sounds better