Create a blank workbook or worksheet. The formula below divides numbers in a cell. Select the copied values C2C5 in the screenshot below.
The dividend will be to the left of the forward slash whereas the divisor will be on the right.
Select the example in the Help topic. You have to type this equal sign in the cell you want the formula to operate in. Excel can perform an array of basic math functions and the articles listed below will show you how to create the necessary formulas to add subtract multiply or divide numbers. I will show you in the steps below how you can divide numbers in Excel.