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number theory intermediate
Problem
The least common multiple of two positive integers is , and their greatest common divisor is . If one of the integers is , then what is the other?
(Note that means .)
(Note that means .)
Solution
The identity holds for all positive integers and .
Let in this identity, and let be the number we're looking for. Thus so
Let in this identity, and let be the number we're looking for. Thus so
Final answer
144