# Find the smallest gap between any two numbers in [8, 1, 14, 3, 21]

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Domain: Python · Difficulty: medium

## Problem

Find the smallest gap between any two numbers in [8, 1, 14, 3, 21]. Sort first, then check adjacent differences. Print the smallest gap.

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