SOLUTION: Simplify: 4m/5n(squared)-n/2m. I came up with 8m(squared-5n(to the third power)/10n(squared)m. But am not certain if it's correct. Help! Thank you.

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: Simplify: 4m/5n(squared)-n/2m. I came up with 8m(squared-5n(to the third power)/10n(squared)m. But am not certain if it's correct. Help! Thank you.      Log On


   

Question 98315: Simplify: 4m/5n(squared)-n/2m.
I came up with 8m(squared-5n(to the third power)/10n(squared)m. But am not certain if it's correct. Help!
Thank you.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4m/5n^2-n/2m
lcd=10mn^2
%288m%5E2-n%285n%5E2%29%29%2F10mn%5E2=%288m%5E2-5n%5E3%29%2F10mn%5E2
you are correct.
Ed