The rational sum

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Let $x=\frac{a}{b}$ and $y=\frac{c}{d}$ be two rational numbers with fractions in simplest form.
Can we express $\frac{a+c}{b+d}$ in terms of $x$ and $y$ only.
Also, Can $\frac{a+c}{b+d}$ be a binary operation in set $Q$ of rational numbers?