I am given $$s_n=\frac{n-1}{n+1}$$ find $a_n$ and $\sum_{n=1}^\infty a_n$
I use $a_n = s_n-s_{n-1}$ and got $$lim_{n->{\infty}}\frac{2}{n(n+1)}$$
Then the theorem says
$$\sum_{n=1}^\infty a_n= lim_{n->{\infty}}s_n$$
and the answer is 1 as n approaches infinity.
I also know that if I change $a_n$ into a telescope sum and solve it.
$$\lim_{n->\infty} \frac{2}{n}-\frac{2}{n+1}$$
it becomes $$\lim_{n->\infty}2-\frac{2}{n+1}$$
the answer is 2 as n approach infinity.
now, I don't understand why the two are not identical. did I make theoretical error with my reasoning?
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