In group/ring theory, what does is the difference between forward slash and a backwards slash? for example, I am studying quotient theory and they use it. H $ \subseteq $ G, then what is the difference between H/G and H\G?
what is the difference between a forward slash and a backward slash?
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abstract-algebra
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The forward and backward slash are used to denote which coset we are considering (left or right, respectively)
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0that would make great sense thank you. – 2017-02-06