Take non-zero positive integers m and n. Show that Z/mZx Z/nZZ/mnZ if and only if m and n are relatively prime, that is, gcd(m, n) = 1.

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Take non-zero positive integers m and n.
Show that
Z/mZxZ/nZZ/mnZ
if and only if m and n are relatively prime, that is, gcd(m, n) = 1.
Transcribed Image Text:Take non-zero positive integers m and n. Show that Z/mZxZ/nZZ/mnZ if and only if m and n are relatively prime, that is, gcd(m, n) = 1.
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