Convergence of Infinite Series with Variable Terms?

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Homework Statement


Sum from 0 to infinity of (2^n + 6^n)/(2^n6^n)


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No idea.


The Attempt at a Solution


I am completely dumbstruck on how to do this one. Could someone give me a hint on where to start? Thanks a lot!
 
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Try splitting the fraction into two pieces.
 
Try

\frac{2^n+6^n}{2^n 6^n}=\frac{1}{6^n}+\frac{1}{2^n}
 
Got it, thank you both very very much.
 
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