Question

Perform the indicated operation.

$2.536+\left(-5.399\right)$

Short answer

Solution of given expression is $-2.863$.

Step-by-step solution

Step-1- Addition/subtraction of two decimals

$2.536+\left(-5.399\right)$

This can be written as,

$2.536+\left(-5.399\right)=2.536-5.399$.

Step-2-Simplifying given expression

Taking $-1$common from both numbers, we get

$\begin{array}{l}2.536+\left(-5.399\right)=-1\left(5.399-2.536\right)\\ 2.536+\left(-5.399\right)=-1\left(2.863\right)\\ 2.536+\left(-5.399\right)=-2.863\end{array}$

Step-3-Conclusion

Therefore, the solution of given expression is $-2.863$.