We are presented with 2073 and 5624. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 3 & 4 in column 1 and get 7.

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

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 6 in column 3 and get 6.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 5 in column 4 and get 7.

So, 2073 + 5624 = 7697.

