We are presented with 7141 and 2756. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 6 in column 1 and get 7.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 5 in column 2 and get 9.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 7 in column 3 and get 8.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 7 & 2 in column 4 and get 9.

So, 7141 + 2756 = 9897.

