Add 13.92+(−22.111)

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To add 13.92 and -22.111, you can follow these steps:

  1. Rewrite the addition as subtraction:
    \( 13.92 + (-22.111) = 13.92 - 22.111 \)

  2. Align the numbers for easier subtraction:

    13.920
    -22.111
    
  3. Perform the subtraction:

    • Since 13.920 is less than 22.111, the result will be negative.
    • Subtract the values:
      • From 22.111 subtract 13.920: \( 22.111 - 13.920 = 8.191 \)
  4. Since the result is negative, the final answer is: \(-8.191\)

Thus, \( 13.92 + (-22.111) = -8.191 \).