We are presented with 5621 and 5972. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 2 in column 1 and get 3.

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

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 9 in column 3 and get 15.
We'll write down the last digit 5 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 5 in column 4 and get 11.
We'll write down the last digit 1 and carry the 1 to the next column.

So, 5621 + 5972 = 11593.

