One number is 2/3 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 40. Find the two numbers. Use a comma to separate your answers.

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x + (2/3)x = 40

1 2/3 x = 40

x = 40/(5/3)

x = 40 * (3/5)

x = 120/5 = 24

(2/3) * 24 = ?