We are presented with 6488 and 4457. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 8 & 7 in column 1 and get 15.
We'll write down the last digit 5 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 8 & 5 in column 2 and get 14.
We'll write down the last digit 4 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 4 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 4 in column 4 and get 10.
We'll write down the last digit 0 and carry the 1 to the next column.

So, 6488 + 4457 = 10945.

