# Deadly Sixes Game: Explain the apparent probability paradox to me

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> [@Dr.Strangelove](#):
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> Otherwise, it diverges…

Ah! In that case, [the answer is -1/12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ramanujan-summation-how-does-1-2-3-4-1-12/986903).

ETA: A friendly DM pointed out my mistake. Thanks, **WaM**!

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