Problem 60456. Compute a sum

Created by ChrisR

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Write a function to compute the following sum
Although a solution is available for general values of the coefficients, the coefficients are chosen so that a simpler form is possible. 

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Christian Schröder on 9 Jun 2024

BTW, congrats on solving 4000 problems, Chris!

George Berken on 9 Jun 2024

@ChrisR
I believe there is a problem with all of the tests except Test 2.
I can get Test 2 accepted when using the following formula:
(a * n + b) / (n * (n + m)) * (u^n / v^n)
Have I interpreted the equation incorrectly?
Thanks,
George Berken

ChrisR on 9 Jun 2024

Thanks, Christian!

George, thanks for pointing out the errors. Please hold on working on this problem while I correct it.

ChrisR on 9 Jun 2024

OK, try the problem now. I found a sign error in my work, and I checked the answers independently. What could possibly go wrong now? :-)

William on 9 Jun 2024

Chris,
Yes, it seems to be working now. I thought it was I that had the sign error!
Bill

George Berken on 10 Jun 2024

@ChrisR
Thank you Chris for fixing.
George Berken

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