Alright, let's solve this problem step by step. We have 1980 and 3017 and we're adding them together.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 7 in column 1 and get 7.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 8 & 1 in column 2 and get 9.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 9 & 0 in column 3 and get 9.

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

So, 1980 + 3017 = 4997.

