The expression \( 60:12 \) can be interpreted as a ratio or a fraction. To simplify it:
Write it as a fraction: \[ \frac{60}{12} \]
Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 60 and 12 is 12.
Divide: \[ \frac{60 \div 12}{12 \div 12} = \frac{5}{1} \]
So, \( 60:12 \) simplifies to \( 5:1 \).
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