Whenever we write an algorithm or program, “always read the input first”. The input to this algorithm is any two numbers. So let us assume that A and B be some numbers. To read the input from the end user, we use “Read“, some use “Input“, that is perfectly ok to use anyone. 

So, two read the input we may write,

Read two numbers as A and B. you could even write as Read A and B. The former is more appealing as it says A and B are numbers, so let us stick to that.

After we read two numbers, the task is to add the two numbers, so let’s add, A + B. The value of A + B should be stored in some variable. A variable is like a container that holds some value. (More about variables we will discuss in the Basics of C Programming chapter.) Hence, we store the answer in a variable. Let the variable name be Sum.

Therefore, we write, 

Sum = A + B, read as Sum is assigned with the value of A + B.

At the end the algorithm should have at least one output. Therefore we display the answer and that answer is stored in variable Sum. To output we use word “Display“, some use the word “Print“

We write, Display Sum.

Note: An algorithm should be generic, it shouldn’t be specific. We shouldn’t write as , “Read two numbers 3 and 4”