How to Add consecutive integers in math

Want to know how to sum a series of consecutive integer numbers (e.g., 1+2+3+4+5)? You're in luck. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to follow in their footsteps (or just finish your homework or study for that next big test). With this installment from Internet pedagogical superstar Salman Khan's series of free math tutorials, you'll learn how to calculate the sum of a series of consecutive integers.