We are presented with 9623 and 221. Let's work out the sum.

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

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

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 2 in column 3 and get 8.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 9 & 0 in column 4 and get 9.

So, 9623 + 221 = 9844.

