How to Simplify a Boolean Logic Expression with Mismatched Parentheses?

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The discussion focuses on simplifying the Boolean logic expression (A+C+D)(A+C+'D)((A+'C+D)(A+'B), where the apostrophe denotes a NOT operation. Participants suggest starting with the expansion of the first two terms, (A+C+D)(A+C+'D), to facilitate simplification. The presence of mismatched parentheses is noted, indicating a need for careful attention to the structure of the expression during simplification. The conversation emphasizes the importance of systematic expansion and simplification without the use of Karnaugh maps.

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Hello, I can understand most boolean simplifications however I cannot grasp this one:
(A+C+D)(A+C+'D)((A+'C+D)(A+'B)

where the ' symbol represents a NOT.

Without using Karnaugh maps can someone please tell me how to go about simplifying this expression ?

Thank you kindly for any help.
 
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I see mismatched parentheses.

A good start would be to expand and simplify this expression: (A+C+D)(A+C+'D)

Show your working and see how far you can get.
 

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