9.1. A simplest fraction is equal to the sum of two simplest fractions with denominators 600 and 700, respectively. Find the smallest possible value of the denominator of such a simplest fraction.
Solution
9. 1. .
Let the two simplest fractions be and . Then .
Thus, the sum has a numerator that is coprime with 6 and 7.
Since , after canceling out the common factors, the denominator is no less than .
On the other hand, such a denominator can be obtained:
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