> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.inforiver.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.inforiver.com/formula-syntax/math-functions/divide.md). # DIVIDE Divides one number by another and returns an alternate value when the operation results in an error, ensuring reliable calculations. The **DIVIDE** function returns the result of dividing one number by another. It takes a numerator and a denominator as inputs and performs the division operation. This function is commonly used in calculations involving ratios, percentages, averages, and other mathematical operations where one value needs to be divided by another. ### Syntax ```javascript DIVIDE (Numerator, Denominator, Alternate) ``` ### Arguments Numerator, Denominator - The values to be divided (Required). Alternate - An alternate value is returned when the division results in an error. In case the denominator is null and there is no alternate, it returns the #VALUE! error. This argument is optional. ### Example ```javascript DIVIDE (COLUMN1, COLUMN2, 0) ``` In the example below, the *DIVIDE* measure is created using the **DIVIDE** function, which returns the result of dividing *MEASURE 1* (numerator) by *MEASURE 2* (denominator).

Applying DIVIDE function

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