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

Posted by Marcus Yang
Marcus Yang
7,476 Points

Convert int to float

I try to convert int to float, but it does not work. The question is: Let's make sure we're always working with floats. Convert your arguments to floats before you add them together. You can do this with the float() function.

trial.py 
def add(float(num1),float(num2)):
    return um1+num2
ad = add(1,1)
print(ad)

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

You can't put code inside the parameter declarations of a function. Only the parameter names can go there.

But you can perform float conversions inside the function body.