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Hi, I am sure this will sound really simple, but my brain just isn't working.
I need a formula to find the differance between 2 cells. Any help would be
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Hi, I am sure this will sound really simple, but my brain just isn't
working.
I need a formula to find the differance between 2 cells. Any help would
be
much appreciated.

A B C
1 25 26 1
2 28 22 6



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Hi, I am sure this will sound really simple, but my brain just isn't
working.
I need a formula to find the differance between 2 cells. Any help would
be
much appreciated.

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2 28 22 6



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Thank You David and Sandy!!!! I knew there was a way, but my brain was just
not working this a.m. Very much appreciated!!!

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Hi, I am sure this will sound really simple, but my brain just isn't working.
I need a formula to find the differance between 2 cells. Any help would be
much appreciated.

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1 25 26 1
2 28 22 6

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