Comparing Fractions by Converting to Decimals
Step 1: Convert Each Fraction to Decimal Form
- 19/23 ≈ 0.826
- 29/47 ≈ 0.617
- 4/7 ≈ 0.571
- 17/39 ≈ 0.436
Step 2: Identify the Smallest Fraction
Among these values, 17/39 (≈ 0.436) is the smallest fraction.
Final Answer:
Thus, the correct answer is (D) 17/39.