The result is correct but challenges core norms of mathematics: checking proofs, crediting ideas and keeping research open to everyone.

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If you’ve ever had to buy hot dogs for a cookout, you might have found yourself solving a math problem involving least common multiples. Setting aside the age-old question of why hot dogs usually come ...

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