How to Solve a Limit Question for Series Objects | Step-by-Step Guide

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The discussion revolves around evaluating the limit of a series involving terms of the form 1/(n(n+1)) as n approaches infinity. The original poster expresses difficulty in finding the total sum of the series to determine the limit.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster attempts to find the total sum of the series to compute the limit, considering adding the first few terms for estimation. Another participant provides a transformation of the series term that suggests a potential simplification.

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Some participants have provided insights that may guide the original poster toward a solution, including a manipulation of the series term. However, there is no explicit consensus on the overall approach or final outcome.

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The original poster indicates a need for clarity on how to solve the limit using equations, suggesting that they are working within the constraints of a homework assignment.

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[SOLVED] limit question

i added a file with the question and how i tried to find the legality between the
objects of the series

lim [1/(1*2) + 1/(2*3) + 1/(3*4) + ... + 1/(n*(n+1))]
n>>infinity


i can't find the total sum of all the objects in the series

if i would get the total sum of all the objects
i can get the limit

i could add the first numbers and to make an estimation about the limit
but how i solve it in equetions??
 

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Does this help?

[tex]\frac{1}{{n\left( {n + 1} \right)}} = \frac{1}{n} - \frac{1}{{n + 1}}[/tex]
 
i got

lim 1- [1/(n-1)] =1
n>>infinity


thanks
 
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The limit is indeed 1.
 

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