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Positive integers a,b,c have a common divisor greater than 1

Source: Germany Bundeswettbewerb Mathematik 2008, Round 2, Problem 2

September 7, 2008
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Problem Statement

Let the positive integers a,b,c a,b,c chosen such that the quotients \frac{bc}{b\plus{}c}, \frac{ca}{c\plus{}a} and \frac{ab}{a\plus{}b} are integers. Prove that a,b,c a,b,c have a common divisor greater than 1.