For the binary operation ∗ on Z⁺ defined by a ∗ b = LCM(a, b), the identity element is:
For the binary operation ∗ on Z⁺ defined by a ∗ b = LCM(a, b), the identity element is:
- A. 0
- B. 1
- C. a
- D. does not exist
Answer: B) 1
Explanation: LCM(a, 1) = a for all a. LCM(1, a) = a. So 1 is the identity. 0 is not in Z⁺. No other number works for all a.
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