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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.