Number Theory: show Sigma Phi(d)[n/d] = n(n+1)/2 for n>0

Jamers328

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Show that n SIGMA d=1 Phi(d) [n/d] = n(n+1)/2 for any positive integer n.
The n should be on top of the SIGMA, and the d=1 is below... it's a sum.

We can use Thm 7.6 (which states that for each positive integer n, SIGMA d|n Phi(d)=n) and Thm 6.11 to help prove this. I understand the basic ideas, and I have done examples to help understand what they're saying. I just need help using these Thms to prove it. My teacher also told us we would use 1+2+3...+n= n(n+1)/2 in the proof.

Please help if you can... thanks!
 
Take care to learn some Latex, as it will make it easier on yourself and us. Is this right?

\(\displaystyle \sum ^n_{d=1} \Phi(d)\frac{n}{d} \,\, = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}\)
 
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