example of divisible group


Let G denote the group of rational numbersPlanetmathPlanetmathPlanetmath taking the operationMathworldPlanetmath to be additionPlanetmathPlanetmath. Then for any pq∈G and n∈ℤ+, we have pn⁢q∈G satisfying n⁢pn⁢q=pq, so the group is divisible.

Title example of divisible group
Canonical name ExampleOfDivisibleGroup
Date of creation 2013-03-22 13:47:20
Last modified on 2013-03-22 13:47:20
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