Using Functions and/or Graphs with Custom Cell Formats in Numbers

I am attempting to use the AVERAGE function or create a graph in Numbers for cells with a custom format, however, I keep receiving an error message telling me that "Numbers can't be divided by Zero" or an empty graph.
The format I am using is for a split time for a certain distance, as in time it takes a runner to go around a track: minute:seconds.milliseconds i.e. 1:56.4
Is there a solution to the formatting or another way to accomplish having the correctly formatted cell and still be able to use functions and graphs.

Hi nich.lee,
You can't chart Duration formatted data without first converting it to another format. Also, you will get an error if you attempt to use the AVERAGE function on an empty range.
Here's an example of charting Duration data by using a conversion...
Best regards,
Jerry

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