Congruences with q- generalized Catalan Numbers and q-Harmonic Numbers

Abstract

In this paper, we give some congruences related to q- generalized Catalan numbers, q-harmonic numbers and alternating q-harmonic numbers.

Keywords

• congruence, q-analog, harmonic numbers

Congruences with $q$-generalized Catalan numbers and $q$-harmonic numbers

Abstract

In this paper, we give some congruences related to $q-$generalized Catalan numbers, $q-$harmonic numbers and alternating $q-$harmonic numbers, using combinatorial identities and some known congruences.

Keywords

• congruence
• q−analog
• harmonic numbers

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