Vulgar Fraction Two Fifths ⅖

The Vulgar Fraction Two Fifths character (⅖) is a standard HTML entity defined in the HTML specification. In HTML source code, it can be written using the named entity reference ⅖, the decimal numeric character reference ⅖, or the hexadecimal numeric reference ⅖. The character is assigned Unicode code point U+2156 in the Universal Character Set.

The two-fifths fraction is a precomposed Unicode character displaying ⅖ as a single glyph. It represents 40% as a fraction and appears in mathematical, educational, and statistical contexts. Font support for fifth fractions is widespread in modern operating systems.

Mathematical HTML entities enable web authors to display proper mathematical notation without relying on images or specialized rendering libraries like MathJax or KaTeX. While complex equations and multi-line formulas may still benefit from dedicated math typesetting tools, individual symbols expressed as HTML entities render quickly, remain accessible to screen readers, and can be styled with CSS just like regular text content.

When deciding how to encode the Vulgar Fraction Two Fifths character in your HTML documents, the named entity ⅖ is generally the most readable choice for developers reviewing or maintaining source code. The decimal form ⅖ and hexadecimal form ⅖ are equally valid alternatives that work in contexts where named entities may not be supported, or when generating HTML output programmatically from server-side code. All three representations produce identical visual output in every modern web browser.

Use the two-fifths fraction in mathematical content, probability discussions, and educational materials. The precomposed character integrates smoothly into running text and renders at the correct size relative to surrounding characters, unlike manually constructed fractions.