TASK DEFINITION: Given a math word problem, answer the following question. You might need to apply addition or subtraction mathematical operators on the numbers embedded in the text to answer the question and then only report the final numerical answer.
PROBLEM: at the top of the empire state building he saw the madison square garden so he decided to go there as well . it took him 676 steps to get down the building and 315 steps from the building to madison square garden . how many steps did he take to get to madison square ?

SOLUTION: 991

PROBLEM: james ate 22 carrot sticks before dinner and 15 more after dinner . how many carrot sticks did he eat ?

SOLUTION: 37

PROBLEM: lou 's shoes must sell 80 pairs of shoes each month . they sold 27 pairs last week and 12 pairs this week . how many more pairs of shoes must they sell ?

SOLUTION:
41