et G be a group, H,K ≤ G such that H=, K=for some a,b∈G. That is H and K are cyclic subgroups of G. Does this imply that H∩K is cyclic? Prove or give counter example

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Let G be a group, H,K ≤ G such that H=<a>, K=<b>for some a,b∈G. That is H and K are cyclic subgroups of G. Does this imply that H∩K is cyclic? Prove or give counter example.

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