How to Represent Quotients in Latex?

In summary, the conversation discussed a problem with a line of Latex on the Linear and Abstract Algebra Forum, specifically with the notation for quotients. A solution was provided by Ackbach and Peter expressed gratitude for the help.
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I have just finished a post on the Linear and Abstract Algebra Forum on Universal Properties,

I am having trouble with the following line of Latex: \(\displaystyle [a_1]_\sim_R , [a_3]_\sim_R , [a_5]_\sim_R , [a_7]_\sim_R, [a_8]_\sim_R \)

The effect that I wanted for each quotient was as follows:

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Can someone please help?

Peter
 
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Peter said:
I have just finished a post on the Linear and Abstract Algebra Forum on Universal Properties,

I am having trouble with the following line of Latex: \(\displaystyle [a_1]_\sim_R , [a_3]_\sim_R , [a_5]_\sim_R , [a_7]_\sim_R, [a_8]_\sim_R \)

Can someone please help?

Peter

Try
Code:
[a_1]_{\sim_R} ,  [a_3]_{\sim_R} ,  [a_5]_{\sim_R} , [a_7]_{\sim_R}, [a_8]_{\sim_R}
 
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Ackbach said:
Try
Code:
[a_1]_{\sim_R} ,  [a_3]_{\sim_R} ,  [a_5]_{\sim_R} , [a_7]_{\sim_R}, [a_8]_{\sim_R}
That solved my Latex problem ... thanks Ackbach ,,, appreciate your help!

Peter
 
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You're quite welcome!
 
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Hello Peter,

I am a fellow scientist and I would be happy to help you with your Latex line. From what I understand, you are trying to represent a series of elements [a] in the quotient group R. In order to do this, you can use the "frac" command in Latex to create a fraction with the elements on the numerator and denominator. For example, the first element [a_1] can be written as \frac{a_1}{1} to represent it in the quotient group R. Similarly, the other elements can be written as \frac{a_3}{1}, \frac{a_5}{1}, \frac{a_7}{1}, and \frac{a_8}{1}. This will give you the desired effect of each quotient being represented as a fraction.

I hope this helps and let me know if you have any further questions. Keep up the good work on the Linear and Abstract Algebra Forum!

Best,
 

FAQ: How to Represent Quotients in Latex?

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