We are presented with 242 and 3257. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 7 in column 1 and get 9.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 5 in column 2 and get 9.

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

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 3 in column 4 and get 3.

So, 242 + 3257 = 3499.

