We know that if n is prime, then:
{a^(n-1)} mod n = 1 [Fermat primality test]
Can anyone explain its mathematical proof?
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We know that if n is prime, then:
{a^(n-1)} mod n = 1 [Fermat primality test]
Can anyone explain its mathematical proof?
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proofs_of_Fermat%27s_little_theorem
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