Let's solve the following problem:
Annie has a ribbon 12 meters long. How many cuts does Annie need to make to get ribbons of equal size 60 cm long?
Solution:
To cut the ribbon into equal-sized pieces, each 60 cm long, we must first convert the length of the ribbon into centimeters:
12 meters = 1200 cm
So 1200 cm / 60 cm = 20 parts
Therefore, to get 20 ribbons 60 cm long, Annie needs to make 19 cuts.
Answer: 19 cuts