We are presented with 3112 and 5482. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 2 in column 1 and get 4.

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 1 & 4 in column 3 and get 5.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 3 & 5 in column 4 and get 8.

So, 3112 + 5482 = 8594.

