Okay, we are given 8736 and 253. Let's add them up step by step.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 3 in column 1 and get 9.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 3 & 5 in column 2 and get 8.

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 8 & 0 in column 4 and get 8.

So, 8736 + 253 = 8989.

