Add. Simplify, if possible.
$5 \frac{2}{3} + 7 \frac{5}{9}$
$[?] \frac{[]}{[]}$

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Add the numerators and simplify: $\frac{357}{27}$ = $12 \frac{37}{63}$

Steps

Step 1 ：Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions: $\frac{17}{3} + \frac{68}{9}$

Step 2 ：Find a common denominator and add: $\frac{153}{27} + \frac{204}{27}$

Step 3 ：Add the numerators and simplify: $\frac{357}{27}$ = $12 \frac{37}{63}$