This formula divides the value in cell A1 by the value in cell B1. Enter the number we are dividing by. Place the cursor in cell B7 and then type the equals sign Point the cursor to cell B1 Type a slash mark for the division operation.
Before we start lets look at the symbols that represent the basic arithmetic functions in Excel.
Put in the coordinates of the cell you want to start with the number you want to subtract from. C2 is the cell address of the first number given by C representing the column letter and 2 representing the row number. Dont forget always start a formula with an equal sign. Place the cursor in cell B7 and then type the equals sign Point the cursor to cell B1 Type a slash mark for the division operation.