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What number is that of which the third part exceeds the fifth part by 4?

Let, the number be = x


According to the given problem


The third part of the number


Also,


Fifth part of the number


Now, Third part exceeds the fifth part by 4



Find the LCM of 3 and 5 = 3 × 5 = 15





After cancellation


x = 2 × 15


x = 30


Therefore,


Required number is 30


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