Question

compute.\
$-4.53 + \left(-5.34\
ight) = \square$\
$-6.8 + 19.5 = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Add two negative decimals

$-4.53 + (-5.34) = -(4.53 + 5.34)$
$= -9.87$

Step2: Add negative and positive decimals

$-6.8 + 19.5 = 19.5 - 6.8$
$= 12.7$

Answer:

$-4.53 + (-5.34) = -9.87$
$-6.8 + 19.5 = 12.7$