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Optimization & Lagrange Multipliers · Hard problem

Find the minimum value of f(x,y)=2x2−x+2y2−4y+1f(x, y) = 2 x^{2} - x + 2 y^{2} - 4 y + 1. Express your answer as a common fraction if needed.