We need more mathematical and convenience operations on the numeric types, e.g. +, -, *, /, % and various type conversions like to_f64 even if lossy.
For e.g. Int these are quite easy to implement, for Decimal it's more complicated. These conveniences make the Ion values much easier to work with.
We need more mathematical and convenience operations on the numeric types, e.g.
+,-,*,/,%and various type conversions liketo_f64even if lossy.For e.g.
Intthese are quite easy to implement, forDecimalit's more complicated. These conveniences make the Ion values much easier to work with.