Is the Formula for GCD(z, nm) = d_n*d_m Correct?

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The formula for GCD(z, nm) = d_n * d_m is established as true under the condition that gcd(n, m) = 1, where d_n and d_m are divisors of integers n and m, respectively. The variables s and t, defined as sm ≡ 1 (mod n) and tn ≡ 1 (mod m), respectively, play a crucial role in the proof. The discussion confirms that the uniqueness of s and t does not affect the validity of the formula, as long as the initial conditions are met.

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For any n,m are intergers, d_n and d_m are divisors of n and m,
respectively. If gcd(n,m)=1, gcd(i,n)=d_n , gcd(j,m)=d_m
sm=1(mod n) , tn=1(mod m),
z=smi+tnj (mod nm)
then gcd(z,nm)=d_nd_m.
I want to know the result is true or false, and how to prove it.

Thanks. :smile:
 
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xuying1209 said:
For any n,m are intergers, d_n and d_m are divisors of n and m,
respectively. If gcd(n,m)=1, gcd(i,n)=d_n , gcd(j,m)=d_m
sm=1(mod n) , tn=1(mod m),
z=smi+tnj (mod nm)
then gcd(z,nm)=d_nd_m.
I want to know the result is true or false, and how to prove it.

Thanks. :smile:
I am not sure but the result depends on the value of s and t since they are not unique in a given problem
 

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