We are presented with 5312 and 4031. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 1 in column 1 and get 3.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 3 in column 2 and get 4.

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

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 4 in column 4 and get 9.

So, 5312 + 4031 = 9343.

