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Why the Formulas Work · Challenge problem

Evaluate the product (1−122)(1−132)⋯(1−1442)\left(1 - \dfrac{1}{2^2}\right)\left(1 - \dfrac{1}{3^2}\right)\cdots\left(1 - \dfrac{1}{44^2}\right).

Express your answer as a common fraction.