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Old 08-29-2005
Error Help: How do I ADD non-integer (decimal) values?

I am trying to create a script that will read from a file two non-integer values (decimals) and add those values together. For example, I want to add 1.51 and -2.37 together and get the sum. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Old 08-29-2005
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Originally Posted by limshady411
I am trying to create a script that will read from a file two non-integer values (decimals) and add those values together. For example, I want to add 1.51 and -2.37 together and get the sum. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Old 09-07-2005
use awk...............
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