How can deleting specific digits affect the bounds on the harmonic series?

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Deleting terms with the digit '9' in the denominators of the harmonic series can yield an upper bound of 80 for the sum. The discussion explores how to generalize this approach to other digits, with participants providing calculations and bounding techniques. A key point is that the number of excluded terms can be systematically counted, allowing for tighter bounds on the sum. The method involves analyzing the contributions from different ranges of numbers and applying geometric series for approximation. Ultimately, the participants conclude that the upper bound remains valid even when considering other digits.
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OK guys. Sorry to bring up an old topic. I've struggled with this. Can someone please explain to me how you get:
====================================
n
log_2(2n)>=sigma(1/n) >=log_2(n)
i=1

2^n
since 1/2 <= sigma(1/n)<=1
i=(2^n)-1
====================================

Please?
 
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quddusaliquddus said:
OK guys. Sorry to bring up an old topic. I've struggled with this. Can someone please explain to me how you get:
====================================
n
log_2(2n)>=sigma(1/n) >=log_2(n)
i=1

2^n
since 1/2 <= sigma(1/n)<=1
i=(2^n)-1
====================================

Please?

Quick and dirty bounds:
\sum_{i=2^n}^{2^{n+1}} \frac{1}{2^n} \geq \sum_{i=2^n}{2^{n+1}} \frac{1}{n} \geq \sum_{i=2^n}^{2^{n+1}} \frac{1}{2^{n+1}}
The bounds both simplify to multiplication
1 \geq \sum_{i=2^n}{2^{n+1}} \frac{1}{n} \geq \frac{1}{2}
so
n+1 \geq \sum_{i=1}{2^{n+1}} \geq \frac{n}{2}
You should be able to get it from there.
 
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