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"what is wrong with the proof" n/n+1 is not equal to n^2/n+1

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If n = 2

2^2/2+1 = 4/3 = 1.33

2/2+1 = 2/3 = 0.67

1.33 ≠ 0.67

if n = 1

1^2/1+1 = 1/2 = 0.5

1/1+1 = 1/2 = 0.5

0.5 = 0.5

If n = 1, it's disparate.
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