\(\frac{1}{1.3} + \frac{1}{3.5} + \frac{1}{5.7} + \frac{1}{7.9} = ?\)

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  2. 6/11
  3. 9/4
  4. 4/9

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Option 4 : 4/9
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Given:

Expression to evaluate: (1)/(1×3) + (1)/(3×5) + (1)/(5×7) + (1)/(7×9)

Formula Used:

General term of the series: 1n(n+2)=12(1n1n+2)

Calculation:

⇒ 1/2 × [(1/1 - 1/3) + (1/3 - 1/5) + (1/5 - 1/7) + (1/7 - 1/9)]

Observe cancellation of terms:

⇒ 1/2 × (1/1 - 1/9)

Simplify:

⇒ 1/2 × (1 - 1/9)

⇒ 1/2 × [(9 - 1)/9]

⇒ 1/2 × (8/9)

⇒ 8/18

⇒ 4/9

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