We've got two numbers: 52 and 500. Let's find their sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 0 in column 1 and get 2.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 0 in column 2 and get 5.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 5 in column 3 and get 5.

So, 52 + 500 = 552.

