Question

whose sum is an integer smaller than both the integers

Answer 1

 Sum of two numbers that gives an a negative integer is an integer smaller than both the integers
Example:- 3 + (-4) = -1
                2 + (-5) = -3
                4 + (-6) = -2

Answer 2

The sum of negative integers is smaller than both the integers.

• When adding two numbers that are already negative, the sign of the sum's value remains negative while the terms are added to each other.
• For example, the sum of -2 and -1 is -3 i.e., -2+(-1)= -2-1= -3.
• As we move away from zero toward the negative side of the number line, the value continues to become smaller.
• So, -3 is less than -2 and -1.