We are presented with 6271 and 2225. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 5 in column 1 and get 6.

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

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

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 2 in column 4 and get 8.

So, 6271 + 2225 = 8496.

