\(k\)-step sum and \(m\)-step gap Fibonacci sequence (Q470531)

Summary: For two given integers \(k\), \(m\), we introduce the \(k\)-step sum and \(m\)-step gap Fibonacci sequence by presenting a recurrence formula that generates the \(n\)th term as the sum of \(k\) successive previous terms starting the sum at the \(m\)th previous term. Known sequences, like Fibonacci, tribonacci, tetranacci, and Padovan sequences, are derived for specific values of \(k\), \(m\). Two limiting properties concerning the terms of the sequence are presented. The limits are related to the spectral radius of the associated \(\{0,1\}\)-matrix.