Given the task definition and input, reply with output. 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.

it 's new year 's eve . benjamin and his family went to new york city to take part in the celebration that is going to take place later that night . before the evening celebrations benjamin wanted to see some of the famous places in nyc first . from the hotel he walked 234 steps to the nearest restaurant then another 378 steps to central park . how many steps did he take to get to central park from the hotel ?
612