We are presented with 1238 and 2738. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 8 & 8 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 3 & 3 in column 2 and get 7.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 7 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 2 in column 4 and get 3.

So, 1238 + 2738 = 3976.

