We are presented with 5521 and 4265. Let's work out the sum.

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

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 6 in column 2 and get 8.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 2 in column 3 and get 7.

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

So, 5521 + 4265 = 9786.

