Answer:
39
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the smallest number be n,
then the three numbers are n, n+1 and n+2
Therefore, n+(n+1)+(n+2)=120
Collecting like terms,
n+n+n=120-1-2
3n=117
n=117/3
n=39
Therefore the numbers are 39,40 and 41.
And the smallest number is 39.
