We are presented with 217 and 79. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 7 & 9 in column 1 and get 16.
We'll write down the last digit 6 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 7 in column 2 and get 9.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 0 in column 3 and get 2.

So, 217 + 79 = 296.

