let x and y be the numbers

one number is 12 more than half another number

y = 12 + x/2

the two numbers total 60

x + y = 60

by solving the system of equations

y = 12 + x/2

x + y = 60

we find

x = 32

y = 28

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the numbers are 32 and 28.