We are presented with 3246 and 5652. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 2 in column 1 and get 8.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 5 in column 2 and get 9.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 6 in column 3 and get 8.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 3 & 5 in column 4 and get 8.

So, 3246 + 5652 = 8898.

