Problem

1985 AIME Problem 9

In a circle, parallel chords of lengths 2, 3, and 4 determine central angles of \alpha, \beta, and \alpha + \beta radians, respectively, where \alpha + \beta < \pi. If \cos \alpha, which is a positive rational number, is expressed as a fraction in lowest terms, what is the sum of its numerator and denominator?

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


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