We are presented with 8955 and 9409. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 9 in column 1 and get 14.
We'll write down the last digit 4 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 0 in column 2 and get 6.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 9 & 4 in column 3 and get 13.
We'll write down the last digit 3 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 8 & 9 in column 4 and get 18.
We'll write down the last digit 8 and carry the 1 to the next column.

So, 8955 + 9409 = 18364.

