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Compute the sum of \(\[\left(1 - \frac 16\right) + \left(\frac12 - \frac17\right) + \left(\frac13 - \frac18\right) + \cdots + \left(\frac{1}{95} - \frac{1}{100}\right).\]\)Express your answer as a decimal to the nearest tenth.

 Sep 2, 2021
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The sum telescopes to 1 + 1/2 - 1/99 - 1/100 = $\boxed{1.5}$.

 Sep 2, 2021

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