Suppose that $a$ and $ b$ are positive integers such that $$c = a +\frac{b}{a} -\frac{1}{b}$$is an integer. Prove that $c$ is a perfect square.
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Source: New Zealand NZMOC Camp Selection Problems 2013 p8
Tags: Perfect Square, number theory
Source: New Zealand NZMOC Camp Selection Problems 2013 p8
Tags: Perfect Square, number theory
Suppose that $a$ and $ b$ are positive integers such that $$c = a +\frac{b}{a} -\frac{1}{b}$$is an integer. Prove that $c$ is a perfect square.