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MathNet 2011 Question 86

Math Olympiad Vault · MathNet 2011

Question 86

Let $p_1, p_2, \dots, p_{42}$ be 42 pairwise different primes. Prove that the number
$$
\sum_{j=1}^{42} \frac{1}{p_j^2 + 1}
$$
cannot be equal to the reciprocal $\frac{1}{n^2}$ of a perfect square.