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Add two varchar columns which has numeric data

  • February 10, 2016 at 11:07 am

    #324734

    I have two varchar columns, but I have numeric data in both the columns.

    Is it possible to add two columns?

    Please let me know

    Thanks

  • February 10, 2016 at 11:23 am

    #1857816

    SQLAddict01 (2/10/2016)

    I have two varchar columns, but I have numeric data in both the columns.

    Is it possible to add two columns?

    Please let me know

    Thanks

    Sure. Here's a way:

    DECLARE @x varchar(10) = '19.77'

    DECLARE @y varchar(10) = '12.333'

    SELECT res = try_cast(@x AS decimal(19,6)) + try_cast(@y AS decimal(19,6))

    If either of the columns contains non-numeric data, the result will be NULL.

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  • February 10, 2016 at 11:45 am

    #1857826

    Perfect Thanks

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