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Summation calculator with Sigma Notation (Σ)

Summation calculator is an online tool that calculates the sum of a given series. It can find the Sigma notation sum of any function. This summation notation calculator also shows the calculation with steps.

What is summation?

Summation is the process of the addition of a sequence of any type of number. Besides numbers, other types of values such as functions, matrices, and vectors can be summed as well.

Summation is denoted by the Greek letter Sigma notation Σ.

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Summation notation formula

The equation to find the sum of the series is given below.

Summation formula

Where,

  • i is the starting value, and
  • n is the upper limit.

Types of summation

There are two types of summation.

  1. Simple summation 
  2. Sigma Notation
Type NameStatementExpression
Simple SummationIt is used to add numbers or quantities arithmetically. It can also be referred to as the algebraic sum of numbers or quantities.1+2+3+4=10
Sigma Notation

The sigma notation is used to evaluate the sum of the function by placing the lower and upper limit values. 

The lower limit of the summation is said to be the index of the given expression. While the upper limit is said to be the endpoint of the given expression.

The problems of the sigma notation can also be solved with the help of our sum of series calculator for well-known functions such as x2, 2x-1, etc.

$${\sum _{i=0}^n\left[f\left(x\right)\right]}$$

How to evaluate summation?

To calculate summation notation, follow the example given below.

Example 1:

Find the sum of the first 10 prime numbers

Solution 

Step 1: Write the first 10 prime numbers along with the addition sign between them.

2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11 + 13 + 17 + 19 + 23 + 29

Step 2: Now evaluate the sum of the series of prime numbers.

2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11 + 13 + 17 + 19 + 23 + 29 = 129

Hence the sum of the first 10 prime numbers is 129.

Example 2:

Evaluate summation for the function (x + 2)2 with an upper limit of 10 and a starting value of 4.

Solution:

Step 1: First of all, let’s identify the values.

x = 4, n = 10

Step 2: Place the given function in the summation equation.

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Step 3: Substitute the series values in the above equation.

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Step 4: Simplify the equation.

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Different formulas for calculating summations

Summation for

Formula

Sum of natural numbers

mΣx=1 x = [m(m + 1)]/2

Sum of squares of natural numbers

mΣx=1 x2 = [m(m + 1)(2m + 1)]/6

Sum of cubes of natural numbers

mΣx=1 x3 = [m2(m + 1)2]/4

Sum of 4th power of natural numbers

mΣx=1 x4 = [m(m + 1)(2m + 1)(3m2 + 3m – 1)]/30

Sum of 1st m even numbers

mΣx=1 2x = m(m + 1)

Sum of 1st m odd numbers

mΣx=1 (2x + 1) = m2

Sum of an arithmetic sequence

mΣx=1 a + (x – 1)d = m[2a + (m – 1)d]/2

Summation Calculator FAQs

What's the difference between a sequence and a series?

A sequence is an ordered list of numbers, while a series is the sum of the terms in a sequence. The above sigma calculator helps you find the value of the series.

Why would I use a summation calculator?

Summation calculators are helpful for solving problems that involve adding a large number of terms. They save time and effort compared to manually adding each term. These calculators are commonly used in pre-calculus, calculus, and other math fields.

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