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On further questions regarding unit fractions

Authors :
Liu, Yang P.
Sawhney, Mehtaab
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

We prove that a subset $A\subseteq [1, N]$ with \[\sum_{n\in A}\frac{1}{n} \ge (\log N)^{4/5 + o(1)}\] contains a subset $B$ such that \[\sum_{n\in B} \frac{1}{n} = 1.\] Our techniques refine those of Croot and of Bloom. Using our refinements, we additionally consider a number of questions regarding unit fractions due to Erd\H{o}s and Graham.<br />Comment: 22 pages

Subjects

Subjects :
Mathematics - Number Theory

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.2404.07113
Document Type :
Working Paper