Splitting an MP3 or other audio format files

Hi, guys. I dont even know if I am discussing this under the right category but I hope someone can help. I have a Mac Pro, which I just acquired. I have been used to Window PCs all my life. I am trying to see if I can if there is a way I can split a large audio file into a smaller clip on the Mac. I dont even mind if this means I have to download an additional program. I am trying to use an audio track I already converted into an MP3 version as a ringtone on my phone. But I dont like the was the song starts from the beggining. I am trying to create a 1-minute audio clip out of the long track and use that. I'll appreciate all the advice I can get.

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