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shortest between 2 numbers

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    shortest between 2 numbers

    Hi there, I have a circle of 360 and i want to find the shortest difference between 2 numbers with 360 as the maximum. I have 2 columns of numbers with the result below. Usually I can use the ABS function but when I have numbers like in the first row it doesnt work;
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    Like I said the ABS would work, but when the numbers in A get upto around the Max of 360 the result is wrong.

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    Martin.

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    This should do the trick with your values in A1 and B1.

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    ...i think

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    Here's another way

    =MIN(MOD((B1-A1)*{1,-1},360))

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    You guys both rock! They both work well. thanks to both.

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    Martin.

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    =degrees(atan(tan(radians((a1-b1)))))

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