The symbol for division is (÷). Other than the forward-slash (/) is also used to denote the division of two numbers, where, the dividend comes before the slash and the divisor after it. For instance, if we wish to write 15 is being divided by 3, we can write it as 15 ÷ 3 or 15 / 3.

The usual written symbol for division is (÷). In spreadsheets and other computer applications the ‘/’ (forward slash) symbol is used. Division is the opposite of multiplication in mathematics. Division is often considered the most difficult of the four main arithmetic functions.