We are presented with 5046 and 3500. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 0 in column 1 and get 6.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 0 in column 2 and get 4.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 5 in column 3 and get 5.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 3 in column 4 and get 8.

So, 5046 + 3500 = 8546.

