We are presented with 4204 and 5435. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 5 in column 1 and get 9.

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

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

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

So, 4204 + 5435 = 9639.

