MHB Compare S_n and T_n: Sums of Fractions

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The discussion compares the sums of two series, S_n and T_n, where S_n involves fractions with polynomial denominators and T_n represents the harmonic series. Participants analyze the convergence and behavior of both sums as n approaches infinity. Key points include the asymptotic behavior of S_n compared to T_n and the implications for their respective growth rates. The conversation also touches on potential simplifications and transformations of S_n for easier analysis. Overall, the comparison highlights the differences in complexity and convergence between the two series.
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Compare $$S_n=\sum_{k=1}^{n}\frac{k}{(2n-2k+1)(2n-k+1)}$$ and $$T_n=\sum_{k=1}^{n}\frac{1}{k}$$.
 
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First we can re-write the sum as

$\displaystyle\sum_{k=1}^n \dfrac{1}{2n-2k+1} - \dfrac{1}{2n-k+1}$

Reversing the order of the sum gives

$\displaystyle\sum_{k=1}^n \dfrac{1}{2k-1} - \dfrac{1}{n+k}$

The first sum can be written as $T_{2n} - \dfrac{1}{2} T_n$ while the second $T_{2n} - T_n$. Simplify gives that $S_n = \dfrac{1}{2} T_n$.
 
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