Summary

The Excel IMSUM function returns the sum of two or more complex numbers. The complex numbers must be in the form x + yi or x + yj. Use the COMPLEX function to create a complex number from real and imaginary parts.

Purpose 

Get sum of complex numbers

Return value 

Sum of complex numbers as text

Syntax

=IMSUM(inumber1,[inumber2],...)
  • inumber1 - Complex number 1.
  • inumber2 - [optional] Complex number 2.

How to use 

Use the Excel IMSUM function to get the sum of two or more complex numbers in the form x + yi or x + yj. For example:

=IMSUM("1+2i",3) // returns "4+2i"
=IMSUM("3+4i","1+2i") // returns "4+6i"

In the example shown, the formula in D6, copied down, is:

=IMSUM(B6,C6)
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