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Why the Formulas Work · Challenge problem

Evaluate 11⋅3+13⋅5+⋯+183⋅85\dfrac{1}{1\cdot 3} + \dfrac{1}{3\cdot 5} + \cdots + \dfrac{1}{83\cdot 85}.

Express your answer as a common fraction.