Okay, we are given 6979 and 8004. Let's add them up step by step.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 9 & 4 in column 1 and get 13.
We'll write down the last digit 3 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 7 & 0 in column 2 and get 8.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 9 & 0 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 8 in column 4 and get 14.
We'll write down the last digit 4 and carry the 1 to the next column.

So, 6979 + 8004 = 14983.

