please try this Array formula =ROUND(AVERAGE(--LEFT(A1:A3,3)),0)&"/"&ROUND(AVERAGE(--RIGHT(A1:A3,2)),0)
Array Formula needs to be entered with 3 keys : Ctrl + Shift, Enter ! On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 12:28 AM, Susan <sunni...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi experts! > > > > I have a project to do given to me by a doctor that has a series of blood > pressure results (numbers) from various patients. And would like me to give > him the average blood pressure result. > > > > How can I get Excel 2007 to convert the 120/80 into a format that will > allow me to find averages, without breaking 120/80 into two different cells. > > > > My example file would look like this: > > > > In column A > > A1 120/80 > > A2 119/79 > > A3 125/60 > > > > Average of A1:A2:A3 = 121/73 > > > > Thanking you much! > > > -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some important links for excel users: 1. Follow us on TWITTER for tips tricks and links : http://twitter.com/exceldailytip 2. Join our LinkedIN group @ http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1871310 3. Excel tutorials at http://www.excel-macros.blogspot.com 4. Learn VBA Macros at http://www.quickvba.blogspot.com 5. Excel Tips and Tricks at http://exceldailytip.blogspot.com To post to this group, send email to excel-macros@googlegroups.com <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Like our page on facebook , Just follow below link http://www.facebook.com/discussexcel