Problem

2005 AIME II Problem 15

Let w_1 and w_2 denote the circles x^2+y^2+10x-24y-87=0 and x^2 +y^2-10x-24y+153=0, respectively. Let m be the smallest positive value of a for which the line y=ax contains the center of a circle that is externally tangent to w_2 and internally tangent to w_1. Given that m^2=\frac pq, where p and q are relatively prime integers, find p+q.

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


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