Alright, let's solve this problem step by step. We have 2162 and 3324 and we're adding them together.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 4 in column 1 and get 6.

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 1 & 3 in column 3 and get 4.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 3 in column 4 and get 5.

So, 2162 + 3324 = 5486.

