Divide each one digit number by product, and add to get 1

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The forum discussion centers on solving the cryptarithmetic equation A/(B*C) + D/(E*F) + G/(H*I) = 1 by substituting each letter with a unique decimal digit from 1 to 9. A valid combination was discovered that satisfies the equation, demonstrating the feasibility of achieving the sum of 1 through specific digit assignments. This problem highlights the intersection of mathematics and logical reasoning in cryptarithmetic puzzles.

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Substitute each of the letters by a different decimal digit from 1 to 9 to satisfy this cryptarithmetic equation:

A/(B*C) + D/(E*F) + G/(H*I)
= 1
 
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I found this combination:
1/(3*6) + 5/(8*9) + 7/(2*4)
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