## 6.1. Arithmetic Conversions

When describing an arithmetic operator in AVAP and using the phrase "numeric arguments are converted to a common type," it means that the operator's implementation for built-in types works as follows:

* If either of the arguments is a complex number, the other is converted to complex.
* Otherwise, if either of the arguments is a floating-point number, the other is converted to floating-point.
* Otherwise, both must be integers, and no conversion is needed.

Additional rules may apply for certain operators.
