how to add 2 columns using with a data type varchar
i have two columns in a table called COLUMN_1 and COLUMN_2
the two column's datatype are in varchar .
i need to add the two columns and i need the result set as
Column_1 Column_2 Result
1:10:20 PM 2:12:20 3.22
2:10:20 PM 1:15:50 3.26
3:10:20 PM 1:14:20 6:48
1:16:20 PM 1:15:26 2:31
1:14:20 PM 1:10:26 2:24