Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in English. Please answer in English.

### Instruction:
There were 349 pieces of candy in a bowl. Talitha took 108 pieces and Solomon took 153 pieces. How many pieces of candy remain in the bowl?

### Response:
349 - 108 = 241 and 241 - 153 = 88
There are 88 pieces of candy left in the bowl
#### 88