12 × 5

In mathematics, "12 × 5" represents the multiplication of the number 12 by the number 5. Multiplication is a fundamental arithmetic operation that involves repeated addition. In this specific instance, 12 × 5 signifies adding the number 12 to itself 5 times (12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12) or, equivalently, adding the number 5 to itself 12 times (5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5). The result of this operation is 60. Thus, 12 multiplied by 5 equals 60.