Short problem on group theory q.1

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The discussion centers on a problem in group theory involving a finite group G, a normal subgroup N, and a subgroup H. It establishes that if the orders of H and the quotient group (G : N) are coprime, then H must be a subgroup of N. The canonical map φ: G → G/N, defined by φ(g) = gN, is utilized to analyze the subgroup H in relation to N.

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Oct 26, 2010

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short problem on group theory q.1[urgent due in 13 hrs]

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betty2301 said:

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Let G be a finite group, N is a normal subgroup in G and H\leq G. Prove that if |H| and
(G : N) are coprimes, then H\leq N

Let \phi : G \rightarrow G/N be the canonical map g \mapsto gN, and consider \phi(H).