MHB Multiplying in Z/mZ: Solving m=3 & m=7 Questions

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In the discussion about multiplying in Z/mZ for m=3 and m=7, it is established that Z/mZ is a field when m is prime. Specifically, for m=7, the structure is confirmed as a field because there are no divisors of zero, which is proven through the relationship between multiples and prime factors. The discussion also provides examples of multiplicative inverses in Z/7Z, illustrating the field properties. In contrast, m=3 is similarly treated, reinforcing that both cases involve prime numbers, thus confirming their status as fields. The key takeaway is that Z/mZ is a field if m is prime, with practical examples provided for clarity.
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Multiply in Z\mZ question: m= 3, 7 also which m is Z/mZ a field? m=7? m=3? show some steps.?
multiply in Z\mZ
question: m= 3, 7 also which m is Z/mZ a field?
m=7?
m=3?

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I suppose you want to prove that if $m$ prime, then $\mathbb{Z}/m\mathbb{Z}$ is a field. For all $m\geq 2$ integer, we know that $\mathbb{Z}/m\mathbb{Z}=\{\bar{0},\bar{1},\ldots,\overline{m-1}\}$ is a finite, conmutative and unitary ring. But we also know that a finite integral domain is a field, so we only need to prove that if $m$ prime, there are no divisors of zero.

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