FRACTION SLASH character

FRACTION SLASH
U+2044
8260
⁄
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Sm (Math Symbol)
CS (Common Number Separator)
N
0
General Punctuation
0
BMP
Basic Multilingual Plane
0000-FFFF
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FRACTION SLASH is a symbol of mathematical use from the Basic Multilingual Plane.

The bidi class of FRACTION SLASH is Common Number Separator (Weak). It belongs to the punctuation marks used with numbers, like then colon sign and the comma sign. Treated like digits when they occur as part of a number and like punctuation the rest of the time..

The Common Separator (CS) bidi class includes characters like the comma and the colon (,:, ;). These separators are treated neutrally but play a key role in the correct formatting of lists, ranges, and other text structures that include punctuation in bidirectional contexts.

Math Symbol (Sm) refers to characters that are used in mathematical expressions, including operators, comparators, and other symbols essential for writing equations and performing calculations. Examples include the plus sign (+), equal sign (=), and multiplication sign (×).

This character belongs to the General Punctuation block. The General Punctuation block contains a variety of punctuation marks used across different scripts and writing systems. This block includes characters such as quotation marks, dashes, bullets, and other commonly used symbols that are essential for the correct formatting and interpretation of text in digital formats. The General Punctuation block ensures that text can be accurately punctuated and structured across various languages and writing systems..