Okay, we are tasked with adding 3143 and 5225. Let's begin!

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 3 & 5 in column 1 and get 8.

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

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

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 3 & 5 in column 4 and get 8.

So, 3143 + 5225 = 8368.

