To add \(-5.31\) and \(-4.65\), you can follow these steps: 1. Combine the absolute values: \(5.31 + 4.65 = 9.96\). 2. Since both numbers are negative, the result will also be negative: \(-9.96\). Thus, \(-5.31 + (-4.65) = -9.96\).

-5.31 + (-4.65)

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To add \(-5.31\) and \(-4.65\), you can follow these steps:

Combine the absolute values: \(5.31 + 4.65 = 9.96\).
Since both numbers are negative, the result will also be negative: \(-9.96\).

Thus, \(-5.31 + (-4.65) = -9.96\).