We are presented with 5204 and 4073. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 3 in column 1 and get 7.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 7 in column 2 and get 7.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 0 in column 3 and get 2.

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

So, 5204 + 4073 = 9277.

