We are presented with 5045 and 531. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 1 in column 1 and get 6.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 3 in column 2 and get 7.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 5 in column 3 and get 5.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 0 in column 4 and get 5.

So, 5045 + 531 = 5576.

