The numbers a,b,c and d are distinct positive integers chosen from 1 to 10 inclusive. What is the least possible value a/b + c/d could have ?

Just Variable asked Jan 5, 2023

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The numbers a,b,c and d are distinct positive integers chosen from 1 to 10 inclusive.

What is the least possible value a/b + c/d could have ?

Just Variable asked Jan 5, 2023

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Answer: a/b + c/d = 14/45 ≈ 3.111

Explanation:

a / b + c / d may have the smallest value, for example, if:

a = 1

b = 9

c = 2

d = 10

Therefore, we get:

1/9 + 2/10 = 14/45 ≈ 3.111

Tehhowch answered Jan 12, 2023

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