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What is the least possible sum of the digits displaying the time on a 12 hour digital clock?

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So if you think about it, this problem isn't that hard. So say it's 12:59, the total sum of those digits would be 71. If it was 1:11, then the sum would be 3. If it was 3:47, the sum would be 50. So now, you have to find the time where it would be the least possible sum. that time would be 1:00 because 1+0+0=1
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