Here's why:
* Symbols: While we have symbols for things like seconds (s), minutes (min), and hours (h), there aren't standard symbols for combining them.
* Clarity: Using numbers alone could lead to confusion. For example, "123" could mean 12 hours and 3 minutes, or 1 hour and 23 minutes.
* Common Usage: The standard way to abbreviate time is to use "h" for hours and "min" for minutes.
Let me know if you have any other questions!