Let's solve this addition problem. We have 1634 and 2342, and we need to add them together.

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

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

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 3 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 2 in column 4 and get 3.

So, 1634 + 2342 = 3976.

