C program to add two numbers using pointers

In C programming, pointers are a powerful tool that allows direct memory manipulation and efficient data handling. Here, we present a simple C program that adds two numbers using pointers, showcasing the practical application of pointers in basic arithmetic operations.

#include <stdio.h>

void main() {
    int num1 = 5, num2 = 10;
    int *ptr1, *ptr2, sum;

    ptr1 = &num1;
    ptr2 = &num2;
    sum = *ptr1 + *ptr2;

    printf("First number: %d\n", *ptr1);
    printf("Second number: %d\n", *ptr2);
    printf("Sum of the numbers: %d\n", sum);
}

Output

First number: 5
Second number: 10
Sum of the numbers: 15

• We declare two integer variables num1 and num2 and initialize them with the values 5 and 10, respectively.
• Two integer pointers ptr1 and ptr2 are declared to store the memory addresses of num1 and num2.
• We assign the addresses of num1 and num2 to ptr1 and ptr2, respectively.
• The program adds the values stored at the memory addresses pointed to by ptr1 and ptr2 and stores the result in the sum variable.
• Finally, the program prints the values of the two numbers and their sum.

By utilizing pointers, this C program efficiently adds two numbers, showcasing how pointers can facilitate direct memory manipulation and aid in performing basic arithmetic operations in C.