Not to worry, we've got 4253 and 1711. Let's get to adding them!

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 3 & 1 in column 1 and get 4.

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

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

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 1 in column 4 and get 5.

So, 4253 + 1711 = 5964.

