Here we go! We're going to add 2468 and 4221 together.

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

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

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 2 in column 3 and get 6.

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

So, 2468 + 4221 = 6689.

