Make sure the exponents are the same!
For example \(2.8*10^3-1.4*10^3\)
Basically is 2800 - 1400
Since the exponents are the same, just do 2.8 - 1.4 = 1.4
\(1.4*10^3\)
If the exponents are different, this video will help you! I highly recommend to watch this.