Question

Tina purchased 3 4/12 lbs. of apples and Joe purchased 1 1/12 lbs. of apples.

Answer 1

to gethrr they purchased 4 1/4 or 4.25 lbs. of apples

Explanation:

addition of the lbs of apples

Answer 2

Together they bought 4 5/12 lbs. of apples.

3+1=4
4/12+1/12=5/12