The sum of three consecutive numbers is 111.
Consecutive Numbers: Numbers that follow each other continuously in the order from smallest to largest are called consecutive numbers. For example: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on are consecutive numbers.
Let the three consecutive numbers are : x , x + 1, x +2
Since the sum of three consecutive number is 111
x + (x +1 ) + (x +2) = 111
Simplify :
x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 111
x + x + x + 1 + 2 = 111
3x + 3 = 111
3x = 111 - 3
3x = 108
x = 108/3
x = 36
So, the first number is x : x = 36
Second number is : x + 1= 36 + 1 = 37
Third Number is : x + 2 = 36 + 2 = 38
Numbers are : 36, 37, 38
Smallest number in 36, 37 & 38 is 36
Smallest number = 36
Answer : 36