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Find the least [[positive integer]] <math> n </math> for which <math> \frac{n-13}{5n+6} </math> is a non-zero reducible fraction. | Find the least [[positive integer]] <math> n </math> for which <math> \frac{n-13}{5n+6} </math> is a non-zero reducible fraction. | ||
− | <math> \mathrm{(A)\ } 45 \qquad \mathrm{(B) \ }68 \qquad \mathrm{(C) \ } 155 \qquad \mathrm{(D) \ } 226 \qquad \mathrm{(E) \ }\ | + | <math> \mathrm{(A)\ } 45 \qquad \mathrm{(B) \ }68 \qquad \mathrm{(C) \ } 155 \qquad \mathrm{(D) \ } 226 \qquad \mathrm{(E) \ }\text84 </math> |
==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
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<math> \gcd(71, n-13) </math> | <math> \gcd(71, n-13) </math> | ||
− | Since <math> 71 </math> is prime, <math> n-13 </math> must be a multiple of <math> 71 </math>, which first occurs when <math> n=71+13=84, \boxed{\text{E}} </math>. | + | Since <math> 71 </math> is prime, <math> n-13 </math> must be a multiple of <math> 71 </math>, which first occurs when <math> n=71+13=84</math>, <math>\boxed{\text{(E) 84}} </math>. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{AHSME box|year=1985|num-b=25|num-a=27}} | {{AHSME box|year=1985|num-b=25|num-a=27}} | ||
{{MAA Notice}} | {{MAA Notice}} |
Revision as of 18:07, 9 May 2020
Problem
Find the least positive integer for which is a non-zero reducible fraction.
Solution
For the fraction to be reducible, the greatest common factor of the numerator and the denominator must be greater than . By the Euclidean algorithm,
Since is prime, must be a multiple of , which first occurs when , .
See Also
1985 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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