# min

Returns the minimum element in an observable sequence according to the optional comparer else a default greater than less than check.

## Arguments

1. `[comparer]` *(`Function`)*:  Comparer used to compare elements.

## Returns

*(`Observable`)*: An observable sequence containing a single element with the minimum element in the source sequence.

## Example

### Without comparer

## With a comparer


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