Okay, we are tasked with adding 3713 and 3253. Let's begin!

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

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 5 in column 2 and get 6.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 7 & 2 in column 3 and get 9.

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

So, 3713 + 3253 = 6966.

