We are presented with 926 and 53. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 3 in column 1 and get 9.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 5 in column 2 and get 7.

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

So, 926 + 53 = 979.

