Alright, let's solve this problem step by step. We have 5126 and 2031 and we're adding them together.

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

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 3 in column 2 and get 5.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 0 in column 3 and get 1.

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

So, 5126 + 2031 = 7157.

