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2009 AIME I Problem 3

A coin that comes up heads with probability p > 0 and tails with probability 1 - p > 0 independently on each flip is flipped eight times. Suppose the probability of three heads and five tails is equal to \frac {1}{25} of the probability of five heads and three tails. Let p = \frac {m}{n}, where m and n are relatively prime positive integers. Find m + n.

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


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