Okay, we are given 4262 and 2196. Let's add them up step by step.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 6 in column 1 and get 8.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 9 in column 2 and get 15.
We'll write down the last digit 5 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 1 in column 3 and get 4.

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

So, 4262 + 2196 = 6458.

