Alright, let's solve this problem step by step. We have 4881 and 5117 and we're adding them together.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 7 in column 1 and get 8.

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

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 8 & 1 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 5 in column 4 and get 9.

So, 4881 + 5117 = 9998.

