Minimize the following functions using the K-map ?

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The discussion centers on minimizing the function f(A,B,C,D) using a Karnaugh map (K-map), specifically the sum of minterms represented by m(0,1,2,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15). Participants clarify that "m" denotes minterms, which are typically expressed as a sum of products, while capital "M" indicates the product of sums. The K-map requires placing 1s in the corresponding squares for the given binary numbers. It is confirmed that this function involves a 4-variable K-map. The thread emphasizes the importance of understanding K-map techniques for effective minimization.
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Anyone know how to minimize the following functions using the K-map ?

f(A,B,C,D) =  m(0,1,2,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15)

I don't really understand the function and what is the "m" stand for ?
 
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I think the little m stands for sum of products. Its usually written as \sum m (number, number, number)

Product of sums would be written with a capital M.

Do you know how to solve K maps like that?

Its basically saying put a 1 in the squares that coorespond to the binary numbers 0,1,2,8,9, etc. You can also tell that its 4 variable K map.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karnaugh_map
 
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