Lemma 15.23.2. Let $R$ be a domain. If $M \to M'$ is a map of $R$-modules whose kernel and cokernel are torsion, then the rank of $M$ equals the rank of $M'$.
Proof. Omitted. Hint: the induced map $M \otimes _ R K \to M' \otimes _ R K$ is an isomorphism if $K$ is the fraction field of $R$. $\square$
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