We are presented with 7418 and 531. Let's work out the sum.

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 1 & 3 in column 2 and get 4.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 5 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 7 & 0 in column 4 and get 7.

So, 7418 + 531 = 7949.

