Mathematica Evaluate limit relation between variables in Mathematica

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The discussion focuses on evaluating limits in Mathematica, specifically when considering expressions like "X+Y" under the condition that Y is much smaller than X (Y/X approaches 0). The main point is that Mathematica typically handles limits with respect to variables rather than expressions. A suggested approach involves substituting a small value for Y in terms of X, such as using y -> 10.^-100 x, which simplifies the expression to yield X. Another method discussed is using a scale variable, where Y is expressed in relation to X, and then applying a series expansion to analyze the limit. The function F[x_, y_] = x + y is used, and the series expansion is performed around z = x/y to derive the limit.
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Hello.
How do I evaluate, in Mathematica, limits like this:
"X+Y" when X is much bigger than Y, i.e., when Y/X->0. The unswer should be X+Y->X.

Regards.
 
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I've never seen Mathematica take limits with respect to an expression. All the examples I've seen take limits with respect to a variable.

Perhaps you could see how to use this:

In[1]:= x+y/.y->10.^-100x

Out[1]= 1. x
 
I always just use a scale variable and expand.

let z = x/y:

F[x_, y_] := x + y
Normal[Series[F[x, z x], {z, 0, 0}]]
 

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