rather than corresponds/ing?

[Csika]

Dear Friends,

Which of the two is correct:

1. A includes B rather than corresponds to it.
2. A includes B rather than corresponding to it.

Thank you.

Csika

[Raymott]

Dear Friends,

Which of the two is correct:

1. A includes B rather than corresponds to it.
2. A includes B rather than corresponding to it.

Thank you.

Csika

2. is correct. (1. isn't)
Rather than corresponding to B, A includes it.