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I've been reading a bit about this topic, and the answer is -1/12 (Ramanujan summation), but to be honest, I don't quite understand why. Ha ha ha

That's correct. If you don't mind, I'll explain tomorrow why that is, i need to sleep now.

Okay, I'd like to know. But you have to explain it like I'm a 5-year-old. GN

Explanation by people who have better pedagogical skills than I do.