We are presented with 7131 and 2524. Let's work out the sum.

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

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

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 5 in column 3 and get 6.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 7 & 2 in column 4 and get 9.

So, 7131 + 2524 = 9655.

