You can't directly "get" the golden number (often represented by the Greek letter phi, φ) using the Fibonacci sequence. Instead, you calculate it by taking the limit of the ratio of consecutive Fibonacci numbers as they get larger.

Here's why and how:

The Connection:

* The Fibonacci sequence is defined by the pattern: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21... where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones.

* As you move further down the sequence, the ratio of consecutive Fibonacci numbers gets closer and closer to the golden ratio.

Calculation:

1. Choose any two consecutive Fibonacci numbers. For example, 8 and 13.

2. Divide the larger number by the smaller number. 13 / 8 = 1.625

3. Repeat this process with the next two consecutive Fibonacci numbers. For example, 13 and 21. 21 / 13 = 1.615

4. Continue this process with larger and larger Fibonacci numbers. You'll notice that the ratio gets closer and closer to approximately 1.6180339887.

The Limit:

* Mathematically, this means the golden ratio is the limit of the ratio of consecutive Fibonacci numbers as n approaches infinity:

* φ = lim (n→∞) F(n+1) / F(n)

Important Note:

While the Fibonacci sequence provides a way to *approximate* the golden ratio, it doesn't provide an exact value. To get the precise value of φ, you would use the mathematical formula:

* φ = (1 + √5) / 2