$n$-th partial sum and convergence $\sum_{k=1}^{\infty}\frac{1}{k(k+2)}$

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Having trouble with finding the $n$-th partial sum, and seeing if it diverges or not of,

$$\sum_{k=1}^{\infty}\frac{1}{k(k+2)}$$

I know that it is a telescoping series, and I can solve $\displaystyle\sum_{k=1}^{\infty}\frac{1}{k(k+1)}$, but the same method doesn't seem to work with this one. Any help would be appreciated.

Best Answer

$$\frac{1}{k(k+2)} = \dfrac12\left(\frac{1}{k}-\dfrac{1}{k+1}\right)+\dfrac12\left(\dfrac{1}{k+1}-\frac{1}{k+2}\right)$$

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