The smallest number would be 23.
Let "n" represent the smallest odd number.
So the consecutive odd integers would be:
n
n+2
n+4
Adding these 3 will give you 75.
Here's a breakdown:
n + n+2 + n+4 = 75
3n + 6 = 75
3n = 75 - 6
3n = 69
n = 69/3
n = 23
So here's how to find the consecutive numbers:
n = 23 < --- (smallest number)
n+2 = 23+2 = 25
n+4 = 23+4 = 27
So, the three consecutive odd numbers are 23, 25, 27.
23+25+27 = 75