Gerund functioning as a noun; usually uncountable
Multiplication and dividing are inverse operations.
La multiplication et la division sont des opérations inverses.
The dividing of responsibilities among team members improved efficiency.
La division des responsabilités entre les membres de l'équipe a amélioré l'efficacité.
dividinggerund / present participle Used as an adjective formed from the present participle of 'divide'.
The politician's dividing rhetoric created tension within the community.
La rhétorique divisive du politicien a créé des tensions au sein de la communauté.