Simplify the Expression and Write the Answer Without Negative Exponents $\frac { x ^ { - 8 } } { x ^ { 4 } }$

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression and write the answer without negative exponents.
- $\frac { x ^ { - 8 } } { x ^ { 4 } }$

A) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 12 } }$
B) x12
C) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 32 } }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 4 } }$