We are presented with 2234 and 2317. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 7 in column 1 and get 11.
We'll write down the last digit 1 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 3 & 1 in column 2 and get 5.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 3 in column 3 and get 5.

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

So, 2234 + 2317 = 4551.

