We are presented with 9021 and 2952. 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 & 5 in column 2 and get 7.

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 9 & 2 in column 4 and get 11.
We'll write down the last digit 1 and carry the 1 to the next column.

So, 9021 + 2952 = 11973.

