Fibonacci Sequence Ratios: F_n+1/F_n

In summary, the sequence of ratios of a Fibonacci number is found by dividing the (n+1)st Fibonacci number by the nth Fibonacci number. The numerator is obtained by adding the previous two terms in the Fibonacci sequence, while the denominator remains the nth term. This results in a sequence of ratios that approaches the golden ratio, 1.618, as n increases.
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The sqeuence of ratios of a fabinacci number

F_n+1/F_n

on looking at this.

F_2/F_1 =1/1 =1

F_3/F_2 =2/1 =2

F_4/F_3 =3/2 =1.5

F_5/F_4 = 5/3 = 1.667

Why would F_n+1 = at F_4 =3 with also F_3=2 I think i understand the squence is fabin accie on the denominater but on the numerator its addition of the fraction before is this F_n+1 were i is a n number before not added one number.




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morbello said:
The sqeuence of ratios of a fabinacci number

F_n+1/F_n

on looking at this.

F_2/F_1 =1/1 =1

F_3/F_2 =2/1 =2

F_4/F_3 =3/2 =1.5

F_5/F_4 = 5/3 = 1.667

Why would F_n+1 = at F_4 =3 with also F_3=2 I think i understand the squence is fabin accie on the denominater but on the numerator its addition of the fraction before is this F_n+1 were i is a n number before not added one number.
What are you asking? There is some information missing.

Adding some punctuation would be helpful, as well.

Each term in the sequence of ratios is the (n+1)st Fibonacci number divided by the nth Fibonacci number.

With this Fibonacci sequence: {1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ...}
the sequence of ratios is: {1/1, 2/1, 3/2, 5/3, 8/5, 13/8, ...} = {1, 2, 1.5, 1.666..., 1.6, 1.625, ...}

morbello said:

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FAQ: Fibonacci Sequence Ratios: F_n+1/F_n

What is the Fibonacci Sequence?

The Fibonacci Sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers, starting with 0 and 1. The sequence goes 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, and so on.

How are the ratios in the Fibonacci Sequence calculated?

The ratio Fn+1/Fn is calculated by dividing the next number in the sequence by the previous number. For example, 5/3 = 1.666, 8/5 = 1.6, and so on.

Why are the ratios in the Fibonacci Sequence significant?

The ratios in the Fibonacci Sequence have many interesting properties and can be found in various natural phenomena, such as the branching of trees, arrangement of leaves on a stem, and the spiral patterns of shells and hurricanes. They also appear in financial markets and are used in technical analysis.

Do the ratios in the Fibonacci Sequence approach a specific number?

As the numbers in the Fibonacci Sequence get larger, the ratios Fn+1/Fn tend to approach the golden ratio, approximately 1.618. This ratio is considered to be aesthetically pleasing and is found in many works of art and architecture.

How can the ratios in the Fibonacci Sequence be used in real life?

The ratios in the Fibonacci Sequence can be used in various applications, such as predicting stock market trends, designing aesthetically pleasing layouts, and even in music composition. They can also be used in problem-solving and mathematical puzzles.

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