Python: Add two positive integers without using the '+' operator
Python Basic - 1: Exercise-14 with Solution
Write a Python program to add two positive integers without using the '+' operator.
Note: Use bitwise operations to add two numbers.
Sample Solution:
Python Code:
def add_without_plus_operator(a, b):
while b != 0:
data = a & b
a = a ^ b
b = data << 1
return a
print(add_without_plus_operator(2, 10))
print(add_without_plus_operator(-20, 10))
print(add_without_plus_operator(-10, -20))
Sample Output:
12 -10 -30
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