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HTML Entity Detail
HTML Entity - Fraction One Half
Fraction One Half is a mathematical operators, comparison symbols, and notation characters. This HTML entity enables web developers to display this character reliably across all browsers without encoding issues.
Symbol preview
½
Unicode
U+00BD
HTML entity
½
CSS code
\00BD
Usage Examples
Use this HTML entity in mathematical expressions and equations. For example, ≠ for not equal, ≤ for less than or equal, ∞ for infinity.
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Common Mistakes
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Mistake: Using programming operators instead of proper math symbols
Fix: In mathematical content, use ≠ (≠) not !=, ≤ (≤) not <=, × (×) not x or *. Programming operators are meant for code, not mathematical notation.
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Mistake: Confusing similar math symbols with different meanings
Fix: Use ≅ (≅) for congruence, ≈ (≈) for approximate equality, ∼ (∼) for similarity. Each symbol has a distinct mathematical meaning.
Fraction One Half
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Category: Math Symbol
| Unicode | U+00BD |
|---|---|
| Hex Code | ½ |
| HTML Code | ½ |
| HTML Entity | ½ |
| CSS Code | \00BD |
| Windows Shortcut | Alt 0189 |
| Mac Shortcut | |
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Last updated: 21 Jun 2026
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