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Fraction Symbols

Vulgar Fraction One Fifth

U+2155

The vulgar fraction one fifth represents one part of five equal divisions of a whole. It is a single typographic character designed to display the fraction cleanly within running text.

Copy & encode

Character
Unicode codepoint
U+2155
HTML decimal entity
⅕
HTML hex entity
⅕
CSS escape
\2155
JavaScript escape
\u2155

Meaning and usage

This fractional symbol is commonly used in cooking recipes, financial reporting, and technical specifications where space is limited. It allows designers to maintain professional typography without relying on diagonal slashes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I use the precomposed fraction character instead of typing 1/5?
Using the single-character fraction improves readability and maintains consistent line spacing, preventing the text from looking cluttered or uneven.
How can I render this fraction in HTML?
You can render it in HTML using the named entity ampersand frac15 semicolon or the decimal numerical character reference.