We are presented with 7258 and 1222. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 8 & 2 in column 1 and get 10.
We'll write down the last digit 0 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 2 in column 2 and get 8.

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

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 7 & 1 in column 4 and get 8.

So, 7258 + 1222 = 8480.

