Step 1 :First, we need to find the total number of people present at the high school pep rally. This is the sum of the number of females and males. So, \(\text{Total number of people} = \text{Number of females} + \text{Number of males} = 48 + 60 = 108\).
Step 2 :Next, we need to find the ratio of males to the total number of people present. This is the number of males divided by the total number of people. So, \(\text{Ratio of males to total} = \frac{\text{Number of males}}{\text{Total number of people}} = \frac{60}{108}\).
Step 3 :To simplify this ratio, we can divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 60 and 108 is 12. So, \(\text{Simplified ratio} = \frac{60 ÷ 12}{108 ÷ 12} = \frac{5}{9}\).
Step 4 :So, the ratio of males to the total number of people present at the high school pep rally is \(\boxed{5:9}\).