Step 2: If there is an odd number of numbers, locate the middle number so that there is an equal number of values to the left and to the right. If there is an even number of numbers locate the two middle numbers so that there is an equal number of values to the left and to the right of these two numbers. Step 3: If there is an odd number of numbers, this middle number is the median. If there is an even number of numbers add the two middles and divide by 2.