Sum Calculator
### Discrete Mathematics & Summation Series Formulas The **summation operator ($\Sigma$)** denotes the addition of a sequence of numbers: - **1. Gauss Formula for the First $N$ Natural Numbers**: .
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Summing an arithmetic sequence of 20 terms starting at 5 with a common difference of 3 ($5, 8, 11, \dots, 62$) yields a total sum of $S_{20} = \frac{20}{2} = 670$ in instantaneous closed form.
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Discrete Mathematics & Summation Series Formulas
The summation operator (Σ) denotes the addition of a sequence of numbers:
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- Gauss Formula for the First N Natural Numbers**:
Σ_i=1^n i = 1 + 2 + 3 + + n = (n) / (2)
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- Arithmetic Progression Series (S_n)**:
For a sequence with first term a_1, common difference d, and n terms:
S_n = (n) / (2) [2a_1 + (n - 1)d] = (n) / (2)
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- Sum of the First N Squares**:
Σ_i=1^n i^2 = 1^2 + 2^2 + + n^2 = (n) / (6)
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- Statistical Aggregations**:
x = (Σ x_i) / (n), s = √(Σ x_i^2 - n x)^2n - 1
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Summation Mode — choose from Sum of Numbers List (Comma or Space-Separated Values: ∑ xᵢ), Arithmetic Progression Series: Sₙ = n/2 · [2a₁ + (n-1)d], Sum of First N Positive Integers: ∑ i = n(n+1)/2, Numbers List (Mode 1, e.g. 14, 28, 42, 56, 70) (e.g. 14, 28, 42, 56, 70), First Term (a₁ - Mode 2) (e.g. 5), Common Difference (d - Mode 2) (e.g. 3), Number of Terms (n - Modes 2 & 3) (e.g. 100), and Summation & Series Benchmark — choose from Custom Summation, First 100 Integers: 1 to 100 (∑ = 5,050 / Gauss Formula), List of Multiples: 14, 28, 42, 56, 70 (∑ = 210 / Avg = 42). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Conversion factors (to SI base unit or reference unit):
a1: 5.0
maximumFractionDigits: 4
Worked Example
Summing an arithmetic sequence of 20 terms starting at 5 with a common difference of 3 (5, 8, 11, , 62) yields a total sum of S_20 = (20) / (2) = 670 in instantaneous closed form.
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