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Difficulty: 5/102022 IOQM 2022 (Q18)

Let m, be natural numbers such that + 3n – 5 = 5LCM(m, n) – 11GCD(m, n). Find the maximum possible value of + n.

Guide / Hint

Hint 1: Start by analyzing the initial conditions and setting up the basic equations. Let G. C. D. of (m, n) = d.

Hint 2: Look for algebraic properties, symmetry, or geometric theorems to simplify. Then for some positive coprime integers and y.

Hint 3: Proceed with the final algebraic steps to solve the system. m = dx and = dy.

Solution

Step 1: Let G. C. D. of (m, n) = d

Step 2: Then for some positive coprime integers and y

Step 3: m = dx and = dy

Step 4:   + 3n – 5 = 2 LCM (m, n) – 11 GCD (m, n)

Step 5:  => dx + 3dy – 5 = 2dxy – 11d

Step 6: or, d(x + 3y – 2xy + 11) = 5

Step 7: Now, to maximize the sum + n, must be 5

Step 8:  => + 3y – 2xy + 11 = 1

Step 9: or + 3y – 2xy + 10 = 0

Step 10: or (2x – 3)(2y – 1) = 23

Step 11: Case I : 2x – 3 = 1 and 2y – 1 = 23

Step 12:  => = 2 and = 12

Step 13: This is not possible as x, are coprime

Step 14: Case II : 2x – 3 = 23 and 2y – 1 = 1

Step 15:  => = 13 and = 1

Step 16:  => + = (13 + 1) × 5 = 70

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