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number theory senior
Problem
Let and be positive integers satisfying the conditions is a multiple of and is not a multiple of Find the least possible value of
Solution
Taking inspiration from we are inspired to take to be , the lowest prime not dividing , or . Now, there are factors of , so , and then for . Now, . Noting is the minimal that satisfies this, we get . Thus, it is easy to verify this is minimal and we get .
Final answer
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