Okay, we are given 5442 and 4235. Let's add them up step by step.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 5 in column 1 and get 7.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 3 in column 2 and get 7.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 2 in column 3 and get 6.

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

So, 5442 + 4235 = 9677.

