I'm struggling proving $P(u)=0$ for all integer $u$, where $a$, $b$ are integers and
$$ P(u) = \left\lfloor\frac{b}{a}\left(u+\frac12\right) \right\rfloor - \left\lceil \frac{b}{a}\left(u-\frac12\right) \right\rceil - \left\lfloor\frac{b}{a}\left(-u+\frac12\right)\right\rfloor + \left\lceil\frac{b}{a}\left(-u-\frac12\right)\right\rceil$$
I've tried to let some part as integer plus alpha thing or mathematical induction but couldn't prove it.
Help me.