What is the divide symbol (not ÷) called, the one you used to work out division on a paper without calculator?

What’s the division symbol called it’s not ÷, mind you. The one students use in primary school to work out simple division without calculator? It looks like a square root but it’s not. Thanks!

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    long division sign
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  • The / is called the solidus in 12/4 =3

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