We are presented with 4 and 1974. Let's work out the sum.

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

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 7 in column 2 and get 7.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 9 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 1 in column 4 and get 1.

So, 4 + 1974 = 1978.

