SOLUTION: The difference of the reciprocals of two consecutive integers is 1/72. Find the smaller of the two integers.

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Question 445017: The difference of the reciprocals of two consecutive integers is 1/72. Find the smaller of the two integers.
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: 72 = 8*9

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