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2/3 of a number is 20 less than the original number. Find the number.

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Let the original number be x.

According to the question we can write as (2/3)x+20=x

On rearranging x-(2/3)x=20

Now taking the L.C.M of 1 and 3 is 3

(3x-2x)/3=20

x/3=20

Again by transposing x=60

So the original number is 60

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