Okay, we are given 5542 and 44. Let's add them up step by step.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 4 in column 1 and get 6.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 4 in column 2 and get 8.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 0 in column 3 and get 5.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 0 in column 4 and get 5.

So, 5542 + 44 = 5586.

