diff --git a/SimpleAddition/alternative_sum.py b/SimpleAddition/alternative_sum.py
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+++ b/SimpleAddition/alternative_sum.py
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+try:
+	x = float(raw_input("Enter first number: "))
+	y = float(raw_input("Enter second number: "))
+
+	result = x+y
+	print('Result: ' + str(result))
+
+except ValueError:
+	print("Error. Input cannot be interpreted as a number")