We are presented with 1040 and 945. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 5 in column 1 and get 5.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 4 in column 2 and get 8.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 9 in column 3 and get 9.

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

So, 1040 + 945 = 1985.

