Example 1
Input
divide(10, 2)
Output
5.0
10 divided by 2 is 5.0.
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Divide Two Numbers
Learn to divide two numbers using a simple function.
Python practice10 minBeginnerLast updated December 24, 2025
Problem statement
Create a function called `divide` that takes two numeric inputs and returns the result of dividing the first input by the second. Handle division by zero appropriately.
Task
Understand how to create a function that takes two inputs and returns the result of their division.
Examples
Input format
Two numbers, which can be integers or floats.
Output format
A single number representing the result of the division.
Constraints
The inputs will always be numeric. The second input will not be zero in visible tests.
Samples
Sample 1
Input
divide(9, 3)
Output
3.0
9 divided by 3 is 3.0.