What is the probability that both of them are women

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A company is to hire two new employees. They have prepared a final list of twelve candidates, all of whom are equally qualified. Of these twelve candidates, seven are women. If the company decides to select two persons randomly from these twelve candidates, what is the probability that both of them are women?

Round your answer to four decimal places.

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