What is special about these two numbers: 220 and 284?

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The numbers 220 and 284 are classified as amicable pairs, a concept in number theory. An amicable pair consists of two numbers where the sum of the proper divisors of each number equals the other number. Specifically, the sum of the divisors of 220 equals 284, and vice versa, establishing their unique relationship. This property highlights the fascinating connections within number theory, as noted by Robert Zaleski.

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What is extremely special about these two numbers: 220 and 284? They are ______ pairs.
 
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There amicable pairs. Adding all the divisors of 220 gives you the number 284
 

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