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lcm of (a_1, a_2, ..., a_{18}) where sum a_1=665

Source: 2000 Moldova JBMO TST p2

February 20, 2021
number theoryleast common multipleSum

Problem Statement

The number 665665 is represented as a sum of 1818 natural numbers nenule a1,a2,...,a18a_1, a_2, ..., a_{18}. Determine the smallest possible value of the smallest common multiple of the numbers a1,a2,...,a18a_1, a_2, ..., a_{18}.