We are presented with 3249 and 5730. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 9 & 0 in column 1 and get 9.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 3 in column 2 and get 7.

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 3 & 5 in column 4 and get 8.

So, 3249 + 5730 = 8979.

