For a certain instant lottery game, the odds in favor of a win are given as 23 to 77. Express the indicated degree of likelihood as a probability value between 0 and 1 inclusive.

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For a certain
instant lottery game, the odds in favor of a win
are given as
23
to
77.
Express the indicated degree of likelihood as a probability value between 0 and 1 inclusive.
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