How to divide two columns in Google Sheets
Divide with =A1/B1 or =DIVIDE(A1, B1). Wrap with IFERROR(...,0) if divisors can be blank or zero. Format the result as a number or percent as needed.
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Enter =A1/B1.
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Protect against #DIV/0! with IFERROR if needed.
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Format the output.
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