def add_numbers(a: float, b: float) -> dict:
    """Adds two numbers together.

    Use this tool for adding two numeric values.
    Args:
        a: The first number.
        b: The second number.
    Returns:
        dict: Status, result, and operation string.
    """
    try:
        result = a + b
        return {
            "status": "success",
            "result": result,
            "operation": f"{a} + {b} = {result}"
        }
    except Exception as e:
        return {
            "status": "error",
            "error_message": f"Failed to add numbers: {str(e)}"
        }

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