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Fibonacci Calculator

Calculate the nth Fibonacci number, its predecessor, and the golden ratio approximation F(n)/F(n-1).

Inputs

Results

F(n)

55

F(n)/F(n-1) (→ φ)

1.61765

F(n-1)34
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Position (n).
  2. Review F(n) and F(n)/F(n-1) (→ φ).
  3. Use F(n-1) to inform your decision.
  4. Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.

How the result changes with Position (n)

Position (n)F(n)F(n)/F(n-1) (→ φ)
7.8131.625
27196,4181.61803
5120,365,011,0741.61803
70190,392,490,709,1351.61803

What each input means

Position (n)
Position in the Fibonacci sequence (0-78, limited to safe integer range)

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Position (n) = 10 = 1 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate F
    F
    55 = 55
  3. Calculate F(n)/F(n-1)
    F(n)/F(n-1)
    1.61765 = 1.61765

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