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The forum discussion centers on solving a complex triple summation using Mathematica. The specific summation is defined as Sum from 1 to infinity in steps of 2 for l, m, and n: ((-1)^((m - 1)/2))*(m/(n^2 + l^2 + m^2)). The user attempted to utilize Mathematica's built-in sum functions but encountered issues with convergence, as the function fails to provide an approximation. Suggestions include using the Limit function to analyze the behavior of the sum as it approaches infinity, while cautioning about the validity of such transformations.

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I'm having trouble solving this summation and was wondering if anyone could put me on the right track. Here's the problem below, I've also attached a pdf of it.

Sum from 1 to infinity in steps of 2 for l, m, and n:((-1)^((m - 1)/2))*(m/(n^2 + l^2 + m^2))

I've tried using the built in sum functions

Sum[((-1)^((m - 1)/2))*(m/(n^2 + l^2 + m^2)),{l,1,Infinity,2},{m,1,Infinity,2},{n,1,Infinity,2}]

but mathematica continuously sums this and never reaches an approximation. Is there any function I'm missing or a way to simplify this?
 

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Sometimes something like this will give you a result
Limit[Sum[((-1)^((m-1)/2))*(m/(n^2+l^2+m^2)), {l,1,i, 2}, {m,1,i,2}, {n,1,i,2}], i -> Infinity]
but you need to carefully consider whether that is a valid change to your problem.
 

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