Perform the Indicated Operations $$\frac { x ^ { 4 } } { x ^ { 12 } }$$

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Write the result using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent nonzero
real numbers.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 4 } } { x ^ { 12 } }$$

A) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 16 } }$

B) $x ^ { 8 }$

C) $- x ^ { 8 }$

D) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 8 } }$