divide
Perform division calculations by dividing one number by another. This tool handles basic arithmetic division operations and prevents division by zero errors.
Instructions
Divide the first number by the second number.
Args:
a: The dividend (number to be divided)
b: The divisor (number to divide by)
Returns:
The quotient of a divided by b (a / b)
Raises:
ValueError: If b is zero (division by zero)Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | Yes | ||
| b | Yes |
Output Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Implementation Reference
- server.py:71-88 (handler)The 'divide' tool handler function, registered via @mcp.tool() decorator. It takes two float arguments, checks for division by zero, and returns the quotient.
@mcp.tool() def divide(a: float, b: float) -> float: """ Divide the first number by the second number. Args: a: The dividend (number to be divided) b: The divisor (number to divide by) Returns: The quotient of a divided by b (a / b) Raises: ValueError: If b is zero (division by zero) """ if b == 0: raise ValueError("Division by zero is not allowed") return a / b