A + B Problem

Write a function that add two numbers A and B. You should not use + or any arithmetic operators.

Have you met this question in a real interview? 

Yes

Example

Given a=1 and b=2 return 3

Note

There is no need to read data from standard input stream. Both parameters are given in function aplusb, you job is to calculate the sum and return it.

Challenge

Of course you can just return a + b to get accepted. But Can you challenge not do it like that?

Clarification

Are a and b both 32-bit integers?

• Yes.

Can I use bit operation?

• Sure you can.

class Solution {

    /*

     * param a: The first integer

     * param b: The second integer

     * return: The sum of a and b

     */

    public int aplusb(int a, int b) {

        // write your code here, try to do it without arithmetic operators.

        while(b != 0){

            int carry = a & b;

            a = a ^ b;

            b = carry << 1;

        }

        return a;

    }

};