Detailed Instructions: You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to apply a single mathematical operator like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division on the numbers embedded in the text to answer the following question and then only report the final numerical answer.
Q: 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 ?
A:
612