To solve \( 253 + (-626) \), you can rewrite it as:
\[ 253 - 626 \]
Now, perform the subtraction:
- Subtract 626 from 253.
- Since 626 is larger than 253, the result will be negative.
\[ 253 - 626 = -373 \]
So,
\[ 253 + (-626) = -373 \]
The answer is \(-373\).