Gaussian binomial coefficients

A. G. Shannon
Notes on Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics
Print ISSN 1310–5132, Online ISSN 2367–8275
Volume 26, 2020, Number 1, Pages 225-229
DOI: 10.7546/nntdm.2020.26.1.225-229
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A. G. Shannon
Warrane College
The University of New South Wales
Kensington, NSW 2033, Australia

Abstract

This paper extends Gaussian binomial coefficients (and so-called) Fibonomial
coefficients) with identities related to Horadam’s generalized binomial coefficients.

Keywords

• Gaussian binomial coefficients
• Generalized Fibonacci numbers
• Fibonomial coefficients

2010 Mathematics Subject Classification

• 11B65
• 11B39

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