Alright, let's solve this problem step by step. We have 2440 and 4522 and we're adding them together.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 2 in column 1 and get 2.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 2 in column 2 and get 6.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 5 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 4 in column 4 and get 6.

So, 2440 + 4522 = 6962.

