MHB What Is the Minimum Number of Meeting Times Needed for Overlapping Committees?

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To ensure that no committee member is scheduled for overlapping meetings, the computer science department needs to determine the minimum number of distinct meeting times required for six committees. Each committee has varying members, leading to potential conflicts in scheduling. The discussion emphasizes the importance of identifying these overlaps to avoid double-booking. Participants are encouraged to share their progress or initial thoughts to facilitate effective assistance. A clear understanding of the member overlaps is crucial for finding a solution.
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The computer science department has 6 committees that meet once a month. How many different meeting times (in a month) must be used to guarantee that no one is scheduled to be at 2 meetings at the same time, if committees and their members are given below.

C1 = {Daim, Viknesh, Lila}, C2 = {Viknesh, Johanes, Philo}, C3 = {Daim, Lila, Philo},
C4 = {Johanes, Lila, Philo}, C5 = {Daim, Lila}, C6 = {Viknesh, Daim, Philo}
 
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