We are presented with 7405 and 1304. Let's work out the sum.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 4 in column 1 and get 9.

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

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 4 & 3 in column 3 and get 7.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 7 & 1 in column 4 and get 8.

So, 7405 + 1304 = 8709.

