Maximum element and its position (row,column) of matrix

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Can someone help me to get the maximum element of $m\times n$ matrix and corresponding row and column $(i,j)$?

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Try Max[mat] and Position[mat, Max[mat]].

answered Apr 2, 2015 at 1:30

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$\begingroup$ I used mat variable as MatrixForm, so the Position function did not work, e.g., Max /@ mat; Position[mat, Max /@ mat]. Thanks @ Szabolcs. $\endgroup$
– Frey
Apr 2, 2015 at 2:34
$\begingroup$ @Frey See point 6. here $\endgroup$
– Szabolcs
Apr 2, 2015 at 2:38
$\begingroup$ Yes, those tips help. I use Table form and it works well :) $\endgroup$
– Frey
Apr 2, 2015 at 2:43

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