Answer: The smallest number is 118.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's say that the consecutive numbers are x-1, x, x+1
The sum of the three consecutive numbers is 357
(x-1) + x + (x+1) = 357
So, 3x = 357
x = 357 ÷ 3
x = 119
The 3 consecutive numbers are: 118, 119 and 120
The smallest out of the 3 is clearly 118.
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