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Let $$x*y=\frac{x + y}{1 + xy}$$

Evaluate $$(\cdots(2*3)*4)*\cdots*2018)$$

A solution with polynomials is not difficult to find.
Insightful solution with hyperbolic functions also available, thans to Zamkovoy, Bozhilov.
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