Okay, we are given 2005 and 971. Let's add them up step by step.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 1 in column 1 and get 6.

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

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

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 0 in column 4 and get 2.

So, 2005 + 971 = 2976.

