Add. Simplify, if possible.
\[
5 \frac{2}{3}+7 \frac{5}{9}
\]
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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: \( \frac{357}{27} \) = \( 12 \frac{37}{63} \)