We are presented with 5745 and 1253. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 3 in column 1 and get 8.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 5 in column 2 and get 9.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 7 & 2 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 1 in column 4 and get 6.

So, 5745 + 1253 = 6998.

