Okay, we are tasked with adding 3040 and 3916. Let's begin!

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 6 in column 1 and get 6.

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 0 & 9 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 3 & 3 in column 4 and get 6.

So, 3040 + 3916 = 6956.

