Are Abelian Groups of Relatively Prime Orders Isomorphic?

In summary, the question asks to show that if there are r abelian groups of order m and s of order n, then there are rs abelian groups of order mn. To prove this, we can use the fact that since m and n are relatively prime, the gcd(m,n)=1, which implies that C_{mn} is isomorphic to C_{m} \times C_{n}. This can be shown by proving that if C_m=<a> and C_n=<b>, then C_{m} \times C_{n}=<d> where d=(a,b), and that cyclic groups with the same orders are isomorphic.
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Let m and n be relatively prime positive integers. Show that if there are, up to isomorphism, r abelian groups of order m and s of order n, then there are rs abelian groups of order mn.

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I'm not sure how to go about this. I was thinking of saying that since m and n are relatively prime, the gcd(m,n)=1; wouldn't this then imply that the group order would be mn? Because mn is the lcm of m and n?

Any help is appreciated.
 
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[tex]\hbox{gcd}(m,n)=1 \Rightarrow C_{mn}\cong C_{m} \times C_{n}[/tex].

HINT:1. If [tex]C_m=<a>, C_n=<b>[/tex] then prove that [tex]C_{m} \times C_{n}=<d>[/tex] where [tex]d=(a,b)[/tex]
2. Cyclic groups same orders are isomorphic.
 
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What is an abelian group?

An abelian group is a mathematical structure consisting of a set of elements and an operation (usually addition) that satisfies the commutative property, meaning that the order in which the elements are combined does not affect the result. In simpler terms, it is a group in which the order of operations does not matter.

What is the proof for abelian groups?

The proof for abelian groups involves showing that the group satisfies the four axioms of group theory - closure, associativity, identity, and inverse - and also satisfies the commutative property. This can be done using mathematical manipulation and logical reasoning.

How do you prove that a group is abelian?

To prove that a group is abelian, you must show that the group satisfies the commutative property. This can be done by showing that for any two elements a and b in the group, a + b = b + a. This can be done using mathematical manipulation and logical reasoning.

Can all groups be abelian?

No, not all groups can be abelian. Some groups, such as non-abelian groups, do not satisfy the commutative property. However, there are many examples of abelian groups, such as the integers under addition.

What is the significance of abelian groups in mathematics?

Abelian groups have many applications in mathematics, particularly in algebra and number theory. They also serve as important examples in group theory, and their properties and structures have been extensively studied by mathematicians. Additionally, abelian groups have connections to other areas of mathematics, such as topology and geometry.

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