For example:
- To divide a value in cell A2 by 5: =A2/5.
- To divide cell A2 by cell B2: =A2/B2.
- To divide multiple cells successively, type cell references separated by the division symbol. For example, to divide the number in A2 by the number in B2, and then divide the result by the number in C2, use this formula: =A2/B2/C2.
What is the division formula?
The division formula is used for splitting a number into equal parts. Symbols that we use to indicate division are (÷) and (/). Thus, “p divided by q” can be written as: (p÷q) or (p/q).
What is the shortcut to divide in Excel?
You can insert a division symbol by shortcut key in Excel. Select a cell you will insert division symbol, hold the Alt key, type 0247 and then release the Alt key. Then you can see the ÷ symbol is showing in the selected cell. Note: The number 0247 you typed must in the numeric keypad.
