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algebra intermediate

Problem

If , and are positive integers such that , what is the value of given that and have no common prime factors, and has no perfect-square factors other than 1?
Solution
Multiplying the numerator and denominator of the right hand side of the given equation by , we have Thus, , , and , so .
Final answer
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