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Python Python Basics (2015) Logic in Python Try and Except

basil dhillo
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basil dhillo
Courses Plus Student 240 Points
Posted by basil dhillo
basil dhillo
Courses Plus Student 240 Points

how can i convert int to float ??

how can i solve this problem ??

trial.py 
def add(float("457","452"):
    total = (457+ 452)
    return total

1 Answer

Stuart Wright
Stuart Wright
41,119 Points
Stuart Wright
Stuart Wright
41,119 Points

You should convert to float inside the function body, not the header. You should also use variable names rather than actual numbers (I've used 'x' and 'y' below):

def add(x, y):
    return float(x) + float(y)