Abstract Algebra - Isomorphism

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1. Show that S42 contains multiple subgroups that are isomorphic to S41.
Choose one such subgroup H and find σ1,...,σ42 such that



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How can you solve this?? I am confused if anyone can help me to solve this!
 
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I'll assume you already identified a subgroup ##H## that is isomorphic to ##S_{41}##. Think about the cosets of ##H##. How many are there? (If this is a hard question, try looking over a proof of Lagrange's Theorem).
 
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