Let's break this down. We're going to add 2317 and 312 together.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 7 & 2 in column 1 and get 9.

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

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

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 0 in column 4 and get 2.

So, 2317 + 312 = 2629.

