We are presented with 9518 and 381. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 8 & 1 in column 1 and get 9.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 8 in column 2 and get 9.

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

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

So, 9518 + 381 = 9899.

