IMac remote for MBP

I have an iMac which came with a remote. We hardly use the remote for the mac but would like to use it for the MBP. Would the remote from the mac work for the MBP (I bought it on Christmas Eve)?
If so, how do I pair it?

Try this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1619
Neville

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