If Gloria were to paint her living room alone, it would take 6 hours. Her sister Terri could do the job in 7 hours. How many hours would it take them working together? Express your answer as a fraction reduced to lowest terms if needed.

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If Gloria were to paint her living room alone, it would take 6 hours. Her sister Terri could do the job in 7 hours. How many hours would it take them working together? Express your answer as a fraction reduced to lowest terms if needed.

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