Okay, we are given 2 and 3974. Let's add them up step by step.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 4 in column 1 and get 6.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 7 in column 2 and get 7.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 9 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 3 in column 4 and get 3.

So, 2 + 3974 = 3976.

