Formulas & functions

Divide

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In Excel, you can divide cells, individual values, or a mix using a forward slash (/).

For example:

  • =A9/A10

  • =50/10

  • =H9/2

Divide in Excel

  1. Select a cell.

  2. Type = and type a number or select a cell.

  3. Type a forward slash (/).

  4. Type a number or select a cell to divide by.

  5. Press Enter.

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