We are presented with 204 and 2563. 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 & 6 in column 2 and get 6.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 5 in column 3 and get 7.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 2 in column 4 and get 2.

So, 204 + 2563 = 2767.

