We've got two numbers: 5226 and 1742. Let's find their sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 2 in column 1 and get 8.

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

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

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

So, 5226 + 1742 = 6968.

