3. Let o denote the Euler phi-function. Recall that for an integer n = pi'p..p, where p1, P2, ., Pk are distinct primes and a1, a2, a*,a are positive integers, $(n) = r(1 – –)(1 P1 P2 Use this fact to prove that if n and m are relatively prime, then o(nm) = $(n)#(m).

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3. Let o denote the Euler phi-function. Recall that for an integer n = Pi p...P, where p1, P2, , Pk are
distinct primes and a1, a2, ---, Og are positive integers,
s(n) – n(1 – )(1 – .(1 -
P1
P2
Pk
Use this fact to prove that if n and m are relatively prime, then o(nm) = $(n)$(m).
Transcribed Image Text:3. Let o denote the Euler phi-function. Recall that for an integer n = Pi p...P, where p1, P2, , Pk are distinct primes and a1, a2, ---, Og are positive integers, s(n) – n(1 – )(1 – .(1 - P1 P2 Pk Use this fact to prove that if n and m are relatively prime, then o(nm) = $(n)$(m).
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