Let
Use definition 2.11 as a pattern to define a greatest common divisor of
Use Theorem 2.12 and its proof as a pattern to prove the existence of a greatest common divisor of
If
Prove
Definition 2.11: Greatest common Divisor
An integer
Theorem 2.12: Greatest Common divisor
Let
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