What does the least possible sum mean?

Two integers, a and b, have a product of 24. What is the least possible sum of a and b?

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I dont now what the answer is and I did my best and I still dont know the answer is.
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The integers are 6 and 4 the least possible sum is 10.
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6 and 4.

Because, factors of 24 is

1 and 24

2 and 12

3 and 8

4 and 6.

Thus, least possible sum is 6+4=10.
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