Okay, we are given 6235 and 2187. Let's add them up step by step.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 7 in column 1 and get 12.
We'll write down the last digit 2 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 3 & 8 in column 2 and get 12.
We'll write down the last digit 2 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 1 in column 3 and get 4.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 2 in column 4 and get 8.

So, 6235 + 2187 = 8422.

