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Old April 28th, 2009, 05:18 PM posted to microsoft.public.excel.worksheet.functions
Glenn[_6_]
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Default Is there a formula to calculate the least common denominator?

Actually, that would "Least Common Multiple" and "Greatest Common Divisor".


David Biddulph wrote:
The least common denominator of those numbers is in fact not 5, but
24000000. =LCM(A1,A2)
If you wanted the highest common factor it would be 600000. =GCD(A1,A2)
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David Biddulph

"Gizmo" wrote in message
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The numbers I am working with are 3,000,0000 and 4,800,000. I know the
answer is 5. I need to come up with a formula that will give me the
answer
of 5.

"Glenn" wrote:

Gizmo wrote:
I am trying to find a formula that will give me the least common
denominator
for doing a cost account spreadsheet with sales mix.

It might be possible to help if you provided sample data and expected
results.