Olympiad problems

2023 Romania National Olympiad, 1

Tags: fraction , algebra

Determine all sequences of equal ratios of the form \[ \frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{a_3}{a_4} = \frac{a_5}{a_6} = \frac{a_7}{a_8} \] which simultaneously satisfy the following conditions: $\bullet$ The set $\{ a_1, a_2, \ldots , a_8 \}$ represents all positive divisors of $24$. $\bullet$ The common value of the ratios is a natural number.

2016 IMO Shortlist, A5

Tags: algebra , fraction

Consider fractions $\frac{a}{b}$ where $a$ and $b$ are positive integers. (a) Prove that for every positive integer $n$, there exists such a fraction $\frac{a}{b}$ such that $\sqrt{n} \le \frac{a}{b} \le \sqrt{n+1}$ and $b \le \sqrt{n}+1$. (b) Show that there are infinitely many positive integers $n$ such that no such fraction $\frac{a}{b}$ satisfies $\sqrt{n} \le \frac{a}{b} \le \sqrt{n+1}$ and $b \le \sqrt{n}$.

2022/2023 Tournament of Towns, P5

Tags: number theory , fraction

Given an integer $h > 1$. Let's call a positive common fraction (not necessarily irreducible) [i]good[/i] if the sum of its numerator and denominator is equal to $h$. Let's say that a number $h$ is [i]remarkable[/i] if every positive common fraction whose denominator is less than $h$ can be expressed in terms of good fractions (not necessarily various) using the operations of addition and subtraction. Prove that $h$ is remarkable if and only if it is prime. (Recall that an common fraction has an integer numerator and a natural denominator.)

2010 Regional Olympiad of Mexico Northeast, 2

Tags: algebra , number theory , fraction

Of all the fractions $\frac{x}{y}$ that satisfy $$\frac{41}{2010}<\frac{x}{y}<\frac{1}{49}$$ find the one with the smallest denominator.

2019 Peru Cono Sur TST, P1

Tags: number theory , inequalities , fraction

Find all a positive integers $a$ and $b$, such that $$\frac{a^b+b^a}{a^a-b^b}$$ is an integer

2012 AMC 8, 4

Tags: fraction

Peter's family ordered a 12-slice pizza for dinner. Peter ate one slice and shared another slice equally with his brother Paul. What fraction of the pizza did Peter eat? $\textbf{(A)}\hspace{.05in} \dfrac1{24}\qquad \textbf{(B)}\hspace{.05in}\dfrac1{12} \qquad \textbf{(C)}\hspace{.05in}\dfrac18 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\hspace{.05in}\dfrac16 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\hspace{.05in}\dfrac14 $

2020 Brazil National Olympiad, 1

Tags: fraction , algebra , number theory

Prove that there are positive integers $a_1, a_2,\dots, a_{2020}$ such that $$\dfrac{1}{a_1}+\dfrac{1}{2a_2}+\dfrac{1}{3a_3}+\dots+\dfrac{1}{2020a_{2020}}=1.$$

2017 Israel Oral Olympiad, 2

Tags: algebra , simplify , fraction

Simplify the fraction: $\frac{(1^4+4)\cdot (5^4+4)\cdot (9^4+4)\cdot ... (69^4+4)\cdot(73^4+4)}{(3^4+4)\cdot (7^4+4)\cdot (11^4+4)\cdot ... (71^4+4)\cdot(75^4+4)}$.

2024 Baltic Way, 19

Tags: construction , fraction , number theory , divisor

Does there exist a positive integer $N$ which is divisible by at least $2024$ distinct primes and whose positive divisors $1 = d_1 < d_2 < \ldots < d_k = N$ are such that the number \[ \frac{d_2}{d_1}+\frac{d_3}{d_2}+\ldots+\frac{d_k}{d_{k-1}} \] is an integer?

2023 Romania EGMO TST, P4

Tags: algebra , fraction

Consider fractions $\frac{a}{b}$ where $a$ and $b$ are positive integers. (a) Prove that for every positive integer $n$, there exists such a fraction $\frac{a}{b}$ such that $\sqrt{n} \le \frac{a}{b} \le \sqrt{n+1}$ and $b \le \sqrt{n}+1$. (b) Show that there are infinitely many positive integers $n$ such that no such fraction $\frac{a}{b}$ satisfies $\sqrt{n} \le \frac{a}{b} \le \sqrt{n+1}$ and $b \le \sqrt{n}$.

2015 Middle European Mathematical Olympiad, 1

Tags: inequalities , muirhed inequality , fraction

Prove that for all positive real numbers $a$, $b$, $c$ such that $abc=1$ the following inequality holds: $$\frac{a}{2b+c^2}+\frac{b}{2c+a^2}+\frac{c}{2a+b^2}\le \frac{a^2+b^2+c^2}3.$$

2017 F = ma, 19

Tags: fraction

19) A puck is kicked up a ramp, which makes an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with the horizontal. The graph below depicts the speed of the puck versus time. What is the coefficient of friction between the puck and the ramp? A) 0.07 B) 0.15 C) 0.22 D) 0.29 E) 0.37

1991 Mexico National Olympiad, 1

Tags: number theory , fraction , irreducible

Evaluate the sum of all positive irreducible fractions less than $1$ and having the denominator $1991$.

2000 Poland - Second Round, 1

Tags: algebra , rational number , fraction

Decide, whether every positive rational number can present in the form $\frac{a^2 + b^3}{c^5 + d^7}$, where $a, b, c, d$ are positive integers.

2017 Azerbaijan Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: algebra , fraction

Consider fractions $\frac{a}{b}$ where $a$ and $b$ are positive integers. (a) Prove that for every positive integer $n$, there exists such a fraction $\frac{a}{b}$ such that $\sqrt{n} \le \frac{a}{b} \le \sqrt{n+1}$ and $b \le \sqrt{n}+1$. (b) Show that there are infinitely many positive integers $n$ such that no such fraction $\frac{a}{b}$ satisfies $\sqrt{n} \le \frac{a}{b} \le \sqrt{n+1}$ and $b \le \sqrt{n}$.

2008 Postal Coaching, 5

Tags: combinatorics , irreducible , fraction

Let $n \in N$. Find the maximum number of irreducible fractions a/b (i.e., $gcd(a, b) = 1$) which lie in the interval $(0,1/n)$.

2024 Durer Math Competition Finals, 1

Tags: algebra , fraction

Describe all ordered sets of four real numbers $(a, b, c, d)$ for which the values $a + b, b + c, c + d, d + a$ are all non-zero and \[\frac{a+2b+3c}{c+d}=\frac{b+2c+3d}{d+a}=\frac{c+2d+3a}{a+b}=\frac{d+2a+3b}{b+c}.\]

2016 AMC 10, 1

Tags: factorial , fraction

What is the value of $\dfrac{11!-10!}{9!}$? $\textbf{(A)}\ 99\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 100\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 110\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 121\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 132$

2009 Postal Coaching, 2

Tags: prime , number theory , fraction

Find all pairs $(x, y)$ of natural numbers $x$ and $y$ such that $\frac{xy^2}{x+y}$ is a prime

1987 Mexico National Olympiad, 1

Tags: number theory , fraction

Prove that if the sum of two irreducible fractions is an integer then the two fractions have the same denominator.

2008 Postal Coaching, 1

Tags: floor function , number theory , natural , algebra , irrational , fraction

For each positive $ x \in \mathbb{R}$, define $ E(x)=\{[nx]: n\in \mathbb{N}\}$ Find all irrational $ \alpha >1$ with the following property: If a positive real $ \beta$ satisfies $ E(\beta) \subset E(\alpha)$. then $ \frac{\beta}{\alpha}$ is a natural number.

Kvant 2023, M2742

Tags: number theory , fraction

Given an integer $h > 1$. Let's call a positive common fraction (not necessarily irreducible) [i]good[/i] if the sum of its numerator and denominator is equal to $h$. Let's say that a number $h$ is [i]remarkable[/i] if every positive common fraction whose denominator is less than $h$ can be expressed in terms of good fractions (not necessarily various) using the operations of addition and subtraction. Prove that $h$ is remarkable if and only if it is prime. (Recall that an common fraction has an integer numerator and a natural denominator.)

2022 Junior Balkan Team Selection Tests - Moldova, 4

Tags: number theory , rational , fraction

Rational number $\frac{m}{n}$ admits representation $$\frac{m}{n} = 1+ \frac12+\frac13 + ...+ \frac{1}{p-1}$$ where p $(p > 2)$ is a prime number. Show that the number $m$ is divisible by $p$.

2015 Junior Regional Olympiad - FBH, 4

Tags: digit , fraction

Which number we need to substract from numerator and add to denominator of $\frac{\overline{28a3}}{7276}$ such that we get fraction equal to $\frac{2}{7}$

2017 Brazil Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: algebra , fraction

Consider fractions $\frac{a}{b}$ where $a$ and $b$ are positive integers. (a) Prove that for every positive integer $n$, there exists such a fraction $\frac{a}{b}$ such that $\sqrt{n} \le \frac{a}{b} \le \sqrt{n+1}$ and $b \le \sqrt{n}+1$. (b) Show that there are infinitely many positive integers $n$ such that no such fraction $\frac{a}{b}$ satisfies $\sqrt{n} \le \frac{a}{b} \le \sqrt{n+1}$ and $b \le \sqrt{n}$.