<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND> This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from 
FMC Corporation Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 and is qualified 
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                             DEC-31-1996
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<FN>
<F1>  Income from continuing operations before income taxes includes minority
      interests of 57 for December 31, 1996. Minority interests are primarily
      limited partner's share of partnership profits for which tax has not been
      provided.
</FN>