If the square of the shortest distance between the lines $\frac{x-2}{1}=\frac{y-1}{2}=\frac{z+3}{-3}$ and $\frac{x+1}{2}=\frac{y+3}{4}=\frac{z+5}{-5}$ is $\frac{m}{n}$,where $m, n$ are coprime numbers,then $m+n$ is equal to:

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $9$
  • C
    $21$
  • D
    $14$

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