For $R=I\oplus J$, prove that $I= Re$ and $J= Rf$ where $e$ and $f$ are two idempotent elements

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Given that $R$ is a commutative unitary ring and $I$ and $J$ are two ideals of $R$ such that $R=I\oplus J$ (as an internal direct sum), how do you show that there exists two idempotent elements $e$ and $f$ in $R$ such that $I= Re$ and $J= Rf$?

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Try writing the identity of $R$ as an element of $I$ plus an element of $J$ .