An arithmetic function π is Leibniz-additive if there is a completely multiplicative function βπ such that π(ππ) = π(π)βπ (π) + π(π)βπ (π) for all positive integers π and π. A motivation for the present study is the fact that Leibnizadditive functions are generalizations of the arithmetic derivative π·; namely, π· is Leibnizadditive with βπ·(π) = π. We study the basic properties of Leibniz-additive functions and, among other things, show that a Leibniz-additive function π is totally determined by the values of π and βπ at primes. We also find connections of Leibniz-additive functions to the usual product, composition and Dirichlet convolution of arithmetic functions. The arithmetic partial derivative is also considered.
Validerad;2018;NivΓ₯ 2;2018-11-04 (svasva)