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Let n be the smaller of the two odd numbers.

n + (n+2) = 44

Solving, we get n = 21.

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Let's call the first odd number x. Since the numbers are consecutive, the second odd number would be x + 2. The sum of the two numbers is 44, so the equation would be x + (x + 2) = 44. Solving this equation yields x = 21, which means the two consecutive odd numbers are 21 and 23.

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