Stephen's calculator displays only one digit, as shown in the diagram. Unfortunately, the calculator is broken. Each time he switches it on, each of the seven bars will either illuminate (show up) or not, with probability . The resultant display correctly shows one of the ten digits - with probability .
Given that is written in its lowest terms, what is the value of ?
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