Help, about Fibonnaci Sequence / Golden Mean

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The Fibonacci sequence generates a related sequence of ratios that converge to the Golden Mean. The ratios are derived from successive terms of the Fibonacci sequence, specifically {1/1, 1/2, 2/3, 3/5, 5/8, 8/13}. To find the limit for the Golden Mean, the formal definition of convergence is applied with ε set to 0.0001. The formula for the related sequence is being discussed, with a hint provided regarding the relationship between terms. Understanding these concepts is essential for determining the appropriate N for convergence.
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Fibonaci Sequence,
{1,1,2,3,4,8,13}
If you take successive ratios of these term, we generate a realted sequence,
{1/1, 1/2, 2/3, 3/5, 5/8, 8/13}
and this sequence converges to the Golden Mean. Using the formal definition of convergence, find the appropriate N if \varepsilon = 0.0001
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I know Fibonnaci Sequence is a_n = a_{n-1} + a_{n+1}
and I need to find the limit for the Golden Mean?

could anyone give me a hand?
Thank you very much!
 
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what is the formula of the related sequnce?
this is the sequence you are concerned with.
 
I'm still working on the formula for the Golden Mean, but is it \frac{(n-1)+(n-2)}{n+1}
?
 
Hint:

\frac {a_{n+1}}{a_n} = 1 + \frac {a_{n-1}}{a_n}
 
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