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Greatest element and least element

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Some groups have one big winner. This winner is bigger than all others. Some groups also have one small winner. This one is smaller than all others. It is like a top and a bottom.

Lattice of the divisors of 60, ordered by divisibility; with divisors of 30 in red.svg
Lattice of the divisors of 60, ordered by divisibility; with divisors of 30 in red.svg
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