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2009 AIME II Problem 8

Dave rolls a fair six-sided die until a six appears for the first time. Independently, Linda rolls a fair six-sided die until a six appears for the first time. Let m and n be relatively prime positive integers such that \dfrac mn is the probability that the number of times Dave rolls his die is equal to or within one of the number of times Linda rolls her die. Find m+n.

Leading zeroes must be inputted, so if your answer is 34, then input 034


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