Let G be an abelian group and let H and K be finite cyclic subgroups with |H|

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Let G be an abelian group and let H and K be finite cyclic subgroups with  |H| = r and |K| = s. 

a. Show that if r and s are relatively prime, then G contains a cyclic subgroup of order rs. 

b. Generalizing part (a), show that G contains a cyclic subgroup of order the least common multiple of r and s.

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