Which of the following fractions is the smallest?17/23 ,14/15 ,16/21

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  1. A. None of these
  2. B. 14/15
  3. C. 16/21
  4. D. 17/23

Correct answer

17/23

Explanation

Explanation To determine the smallest fraction among 17/23, 14/15, 15/19, and 16/21, we compare their decimal values: 17 ÷ 23 ≈ 0.7391 14 ÷ 15 ≈ 0.9333 15 ÷ 19 ≈ 0.7895 16 ÷ 21 ≈ 0.7619 17/23 ≈ 0.7391 is the smallest among the given fractions. The smaller the decimal value, the smaller the fraction.

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