DIVISION Operator (/) - Excel

Overview

The Division operator (/) in Excel is a useful tool for performing mathematical calculations. This operator allows users to divide values, cells, or ranges, which makes the creation of complex formulas possible.

Syntax:

=number1 / number2

Here, replace "number1" and "number2" with the specific cells, values, or ranges you want to divide.

Example: specified cells

In this example, the Division operator is referencing specified cells to do its calculation. Cell C2 equals 110 and cell D2 equals 10, when we divide them using the Division operator the output is 11.

An example of the Division operator in Excel with specified cells as the input

Example:

=C2 / D2

Example: specified values

In this example, the Division operator is referencing specified values within the cell to do its calculation. The values 10 and 2 are hardcoded into the cell and the final output is 5 when they are divided.

An example of the Division operator in Excel with specified values as the input

Example:

=5 / 2

Example: specified ranges

In this example, the Division operator is referencing specified ranges to do its calculation. C2:C11 is the first range and D2:D11 is the second range. When we divide the ranges using the Division operator, the calculation automatically goes down each row and divides it.

An example of the Division operator in Excel with specified ranges as the input

Example:

=C2:C11 / D2:D11