⅖ Two Fifths
U+2156⅖Meaning & Explanation
This is the vulgar fraction 'two fifths'. It's a single character that represents the number 2/5, combining the numerator and denominator into a compact form without a horizontal bar. You're likely to encounter it in mathematical texts, old-fashioned recipes, or technical specifications where representing parts of a whole clearly is important. It offers a neat and space-efficient alternative to writing the fraction out with a slash or a horizontal line.
Usage Examples
"The recipe requires ⅖ cup of sugar."
"He completed ⅖ of the task."
"Two-fifths of this field is planted with corn."
Technical Info
U+2156⅖\2156\u{2156}Code Preview
<span class="symbol-vulgar-fraction-two-fifths">⅖</span> <!-- Unicode: U+2156 --> <!-- Name: Two Fifths -->
Keyboard Shortcuts
Alt + 2156Type 2156 then press Option + EnterCtrl + Shift + U, type 2156, EnterUsage Code
HTML Entity
⅖
CSS Escape Code
content: "\2156";
JavaScript Escape
String.fromCodePoint(0x2156)
Quick Actions
⅖Meaning & Explanation
This is the vulgar fraction 'two fifths'. It's a single character that represents the number 2/5, combining the numerator and denominator into a compact form without a horizontal bar. You're likely to encounter it in mathematical texts, old-fashioned recipes, or technical specifications where representing parts of a whole clearly is important. It offers a neat and space-efficient alternative to writing the fraction out with a slash or a horizontal line.
Usage Examples
"The recipe requires ⅖ cup of sugar."
"He completed ⅖ of the task."
"Two-fifths of this field is planted with corn."
How do I copy the Two Fifths symbol?
Simply click the Copy Symbol button on this page to copy ⅖ to your clipboard, then paste it anywhere.
What Unicode code point does Two Fifths have?
The Unicode code point for Two Fifths isU+2156. For HTML use ⅖, for CSS use \2156.
What block does Two Fifths belong to?
Two Fifths belongs to the Unicode block.
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