Euler's theorem

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Theorem

Euler's Theorem states that ${a}^{\phi(n)} \equiv 1 \quad\mod n$, where $\phi(n)$ is Euler's Totient Theorem, and $a$ and $n$ are coprime.

Example

Question

Find $7^{18} \quad\mod 54$

Solution

$\phi(54) = 54*1/2*2/3 = 18$ Therefore $7^{18} \equiv {7}^{\phi(54)} \equiv \boxed{1} \quad\mod 54$