I need help with math

Question

12 5/8+6 3/8+5 2/3= they must have coming denominator like 24 =
The answer

Answer 1

sure, why not

12 15/24
6 9/24
5 16/24
---------- add

23 40/24

well 40 = 24 + 16

so regroup
23 + 24/24 + 16/24

24 + 2/3 because we already know 2/3 = 16/24

24 2/3

Answer 2

12 5/8 = 12 15/24
6 3/8 = 6 9/24
5 2/3 = 5 16/24

Add the fractions. Then add the whole numbers. Simplify the answer.

I'll be glad to check your answer.