We've got two numbers: 4226 and 5243. Let's find their sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 3 in column 1 and get 9.

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

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 4 & 5 in column 4 and get 9.

So, 4226 + 5243 = 9469.

