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In this paper we illustrate how some of the classical modular equations can be proved by using only Ramanujan’s summation (see (1.1)) and dispensing completely with the Schröter-type methods.
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Dedicated to the memory of my friend. Professor K G Ramanathan
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Andrews, G.E. Modular equations and Ramanujan’s Chapter 16, Entry 29. Proc Math Sci 104, 225–235 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02830886
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