Makes sense to the mathematician (4,2)
I believe the answer is:
adds up
'makes sense' is the definition.
('add up' can be a synonym of 'make sense')
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for adds up that I've seen before include "Totals" , "Puts two and two together" , "Reckons" , "Stands to reason" , "Tots" .)