Exponential equations

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Let $a,b\geq 1$ be integers and $k=\frac{a}{b}>1$. Solve $$(n+1)^k=n^k+1,\quad n\in\mathbb{Z}.$$ It is clear that $n=0$ is a solution for such equation. I found that if $a,b$ are odd, then $n=-1$ is also a solution of the equation. Do you have another solutions?