yq/pkg/yqlib/doc/operators/divide.md
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## String split
Given a sample.yml file of:
```yaml
a: cat_meow
b: _
```
then
```bash
yq '.c = .a / .b' sample.yml
```
will output
```yaml
a: cat_meow
b: _
c:
- cat
- meow
```
## Number division
The result during divison is calculated as a float
Given a sample.yml file of:
```yaml
a: 12
b: 2.5
```
then
```bash
yq '.a = .a / .b' sample.yml
```
will output
```yaml
a: 4.8
b: 2.5
```