We divide 140588 by 74
We want to divide 140588 by 74.

On to step 1:
The number 74 fits into 1 0 times, leaving a remainder of 1.
Write down 0 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 0.0
Subtracting 0 from 1 leaves us with 1.
Append the next digit (4) from the dividend to 1 and continue with: 14 / 74

On to step 2:
The number 74 fits into 14 0 times, leaving a remainder of 14.
Use 0 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 0.0
Deduct 0 from 14 and we're left with 14.
Fetch the next digit (0) from the dividend, attach it to 14 and continue: 140 / 74

Advancing to step 3:
If we divide 140 by 74, we get 1 and a remainder of 66.
Record the quotient 1 as the next digit in the result. 
Result so far: 1.0
The remainder is 66 after subtracting 74 from 140.
Append the next digit (5) from the dividend to 66 and continue with: 665 / 74

Let's proceed to step 4:
When dividing 665 by 74, we get 8 with a remainder of 73.
Put 8 as the next digit of the answer. 
Result so far: 18.0
If we subtract 592 from 665, we get 73.
Fetch the next digit (8) from the dividend, attach it to 73 and continue: 738 / 74

Going ahead to step 5:
74 can be fit into 738 9 times, resulting in a remainder of 72.
The number 9 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 189.0
If we subtract 666 from 738, we get 72.
Take the next digit (8) from the dividend and append it to 72, then repeat: 728 / 74

Advancing to step 6:
74 goes into 728 9 times with a remainder of 62.
Write down 9 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 1899.0
Deduct 666 from 728 and we're left with 62.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 620, and continue the process.

Advancing to step 7:
When dividing 620 by 74, we get 8 with a remainder of 28.
The next digit of our result is 8. 
Result so far: 1899.8
Subtract 592 from 620 to get 28.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 280, and continue the process.

On to step 8:
The number 74 fits into 280 3 times, leaving a remainder of 58.
Use 3 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 1899.83
Subtracting 222 from 280 leaves us with 58.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 580, and continue the process.

Advancing to step 9:
When dividing 580 by 74, we get 7 with a remainder of 62.
Use 7 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 1899.837
Deduct 518 from 580 and we're left with 62.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 620, and continue the process.

Advancing to step 10:
74 can be fit into 620 8 times, resulting in a remainder of 28.
The number 8 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 1899.8378
If we take 592 away from 620, we end up with 28.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 280, and continue the process.

Moving on to step 11:
74 goes into 280 3 times with a remainder of 58.
The next digit of our result is 3. 
Result so far: 1899.83783
Deduct 222 from 280 and we're left with 58.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 580, and continue the process.

Advancing to step 12:
If we divide 580 by 74, we get 7 and a remainder of 62.
The next digit of our result is 7. 
Result so far: 1899.837837
Deduct 518 from 580 and we're left with 62.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 620, and continue the process.

Advancing to step 13:
If we divide 620 by 74, we get 8 and a remainder of 28.
Use 8 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 1899.8378378
Subtracting 592 from 620 leaves us with 28.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 280, and continue the process.

Moving on to step 14:
The number 74 fits into 280 3 times, leaving a remainder of 58.
Record the quotient 3 as the next digit in the result. 
Result so far: 1899.83783783
Subtract 222 from 280 to get 58.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 580, and continue the process.

In conclusion, the division gives 1899.83783783 with a balance of 5.8e-08.