Not to worry, we've got 1228 and 8771. Let's get to adding them!

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 8 & 1 in column 1 and get 9.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 7 in column 2 and get 9.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 7 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 8 in column 4 and get 9.

So, 1228 + 8771 = 9999.

