Simplifying a complex rational expression by multiplying by the reciprocal

The video tutorial explains how to divide fractions by multiplying with the reciprocal, ensuring equivalent fractions by multiplying both numerator and denominator by the same value. It also covers factoring out negatives without changing the value and applying division properties using rules of exponents. The final example simplifies an expression to demonstrate these concepts.

What happens when you factor out a negative from an expression? Provide an example.

Describe the process of applying the division property in fraction operations.