We are presented with 342 and 5616. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 6 in column 1 and get 8.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 1 in column 2 and get 5.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 3 & 6 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 5 in column 4 and get 5.

So, 342 + 5616 = 5958.

