De Morgan's Theorems



De Morgan has suggested two theorems which are extremely useful in Boolean Algebra. The two theorems are discussed below.

Theorem 1

De Morgan Theorem 1
  • The left hand side (LHS) of this theorem represents a NAND gate with inputs A and B, whereas the right hand side (RHS) of the theorem represents an OR gate with inverted inputs.

  • This OR gate is called as Bubbled OR.

De Morgan Theorem 1 Diagram

Table showing verification of the De Morgan's first theorem −

De Morgan Theorem 1 Verification Table

Theorem 2

De Morgan Theorem 2
  • The LHS of this theorem represents a NOR gate with inputs A and B, whereas the RHS represents an AND gate with inverted inputs.

  • This AND gate is called as Bubbled AND.

De Morgan Theorem 2 Diagram

Table showing verification of the De Morgan's second theorem −

De Morgan Theorem 2 Verification Table
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