We are presented with 240 and 1523. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 3 in column 1 and get 3.

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 2 & 5 in column 3 and get 7.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 1 in column 4 and get 1.

So, 240 + 1523 = 1763.

