First convert \(\frac{3}{50}\) to a decimal.• \(\frac{3}{50} = 3 \div 50 = 0.06\).• So the equation is: 3.56 = ____ + 0.06.• ____ = 3.56 − 0.06 = 3.50.• 3.50 = \(3\frac{1}{2}\).Final Answer: A: \(3\frac{1}{2}\)