Alright, let's solve this problem step by step. We have 5548 and 4338 and we're adding them together.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 8 & 8 in column 1 and get 16.
We'll write down the last digit 6 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 3 in column 2 and get 8.

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

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

So, 5548 + 4338 = 9886.

