We are presented with 2144 and 4813. Let's work out the sum.

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

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 1 in column 2 and get 5.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 8 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 4 in column 4 and get 6.

So, 2144 + 4813 = 6957.

