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: \( \frac{357}{27} \) = \( 12 \frac{37}{63} \)