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== Problem ==
 
== Problem ==
 
Consider the sequence defined by <math>a_k =\dfrac{1}{k^2+k}</math> for <math>k\geq 1</math>. Given that <math>a_m+a_{m+1}+\cdots+a_{n-1}=\dfrac{1}{29}</math>, for positive integers <math>m</math> and <math>n</math> with <math>m<n</math>, find <math>m+n</math>.
 
Consider the sequence defined by <math>a_k =\dfrac{1}{k^2+k}</math> for <math>k\geq 1</math>. Given that <math>a_m+a_{m+1}+\cdots+a_{n-1}=\dfrac{1}{29}</math>, for positive integers <math>m</math> and <math>n</math> with <math>m<n</math>, find <math>m+n</math>.

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Problem

Consider the sequence defined by $a_k =\dfrac{1}{k^2+k}$ for $k\geq 1$. Given that $a_m+a_{m+1}+\cdots+a_{n-1}=\dfrac{1}{29}$, for positive integers $m$ and $n$ with $m<n$, find $m+n$.

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