Part A Write to explain how Monty can use the number line to find an equivalent fraction with a denominator greater than 6 .
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Monty can visualize fractions on a number line by marking equal segments between 0 and 1. To find an equivalent fraction with a denominator greater than 6, he can first plot the fraction he is starting with (for example, 1/2). Knowing that denominators represent equal parts, he can divide the segment between 0 and 1 into more parts, such as by 12 (half of 12 being 6). He would then see that 1/2 is equivalent to 6/12, as both fill the same distance on the number line. To double-check his work, Monty should remember that the fraction he’s trying to find must be in proportion to the initial fraction. He can do this by multiplying both the numerator and denominator of his starting fraction by the same number (like 2 in this case, making 1x2 / 2x2 = 2/4, which can be further scaled). This way, he can ensure he's always landing on a matching spot on the number line, proving they're equivalent!