We are presented with 690 and 9008. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 8 in column 1 and get 8.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 9 & 0 in column 2 and get 9.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 0 in column 3 and get 6.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 9 in column 4 and get 9.

So, 690 + 9008 = 9698.

