We are presented with 449 and 539. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 9 & 9 in column 1 and get 18.
We'll write down the last digit 8 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 3 in column 2 and get 8.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 5 in column 3 and get 9.

So, 449 + 539 = 988.

