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U+2156 · Number Forms

Vulgar Fraction Two Fifths ⅖

Vulgar Fraction Two Fifths is the Unicode character U+2156 (official name “VULGAR FRACTION TWO FIFTHS”) from the Number Forms block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s fractions collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+2156
HTML⅖
⅖U+2156

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2156
Decimal8534
HTML named entity⅖
HTML (hex)⅖
HTML (decimal)⅖
CSS\2156
JavaScript\u2156
Python\u2156
UTF-8 bytesE2 85 96
UTF-162156
URL-encoded%E2%85%96

Character details

Official nameVULGAR FRACTION TWO FIFTHS
Unicode blockNumber Forms
General categoryOther Number (No)
SymbolHero categoryFractions
Decomposition<fraction> U+0032 U+2044 U+0035
EmojiNo

How to type ⅖

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2156 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “vulgar fraction two fifths”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “vulgar fraction two fifths”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2156.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “vulgar fraction two fifths” or enter U+2156.
  • HTML: &frac25; or ⅖
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8534)

Similar fractions

One Quarter Fraction
One Half Fraction
Three Quarters Fraction
Fraction Slash
Vulgar Fraction One Seventh
Vulgar Fraction One Ninth
Vulgar Fraction One Tenth
Vulgar Fraction One Third
Vulgar Fraction Two Thirds
Vulgar Fraction One Fifth
Vulgar Fraction Three Fifths
Vulgar Fraction Four Fifths
Vulgar Fraction One Sixth
Vulgar Fraction Five Sixths
Vulgar Fraction One Eighth
Vulgar Fraction Three Eighths
Vulgar Fraction Five Eighths
Vulgar Fraction Seven Eighths
Fraction Numerator One
Vulgar Fraction Zero Thirds

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ⅖?

It is U+2156 (VULGAR FRACTION TWO FIFTHS), decimal 8534.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2156 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “vulgar fraction two fifths”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity &frac25; or the numeric reference ⅖.