For The Mathematically Inclined

For The Mathematically Inclined

Anil Saigal
07/25/2024

Problem 1

A palindrome reads the same forwards and backwards. The number 2017102 is a 7-digit palindrome. Let A represent the least palindrome greater than 2017102. Let B represents the greatest palindrome less than 2017102. Find A - B.

Problem 2

Reduce the complex fraction in lowest terms:

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3 +. 4

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1. - 1

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