I'm trying to describe an algorithm in pseudocode where I've used the integer division operator. In VB.NET, the language I'm using, the operator used is "\", but I don't know if this is unambiguous to the reader that this symbol means "integer division". I've also seen "div" used. I can't use TeX or anything complicated format-wise. Is there an accepted symbol or notation for integer division operator, so that it very clearly means "integer division" and not regular division?
[Math] Symbol or notation for quotient operator
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Best Answer
In math, $\setminus$ usually refers to set difference (LaTeX:
\setminus), but if you mention it in the context of integers or natural numbers, it should be clear what you mean. To be absolutely sure, just write it as a remark ("Where I use \ to denote integer division")Another common notation, especially in the context of ${\rm mod}$ as the complementary operation, $\mathop{\rm div}$ is widely used.