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Approximation by Several Rationals

Number Theory 2007-07-24 v1

Abstract

Following T. H. Chan, we consider the problem of approximation of a given rational fraction a/q by sums of several rational fractions a_1/q_1, ..., a_n/q_n with smaller denominators. We show that in the special cases of n=3 and n=4 and certain admissible ranges for the denominators q_1,..., q_n, one can improve a result of T. H. Chan by using a different approach.

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@article{arxiv.0707.3371,
  title  = {Approximation by Several Rationals},
  author = {Igor E. Shparlinski},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0707.3371},
  year   = {2007}
}
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