We are presented with 1002 and 2881. Let's work out the sum.

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

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 8 in column 2 and get 8.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 8 in column 3 and get 8.

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

So, 1002 + 2881 = 3883.

