We divide 487973 by 18
Our goal is to divide 487973 by 18.

Going ahead to step 1:
If we divide 4 by 18, we get 0 and a remainder of 4.
Use 0 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 0.0
Subtracting 0 from 4 leaves us with 4.
Fetch the next digit (8) from the dividend, attach it to 4 and continue: 48 / 18

Step 2:
18 can be fit into 48 2 times, resulting in a remainder of 12.
The number 2 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 2.0
Subtracting 36 from 48 leaves us with 12.
Bring next digit (7) of the dividend behind the 12 and repeat the process: 127 / 18

Advancing to step 3:
18 goes into 127 7 times with a remainder of 1.
Record the quotient 7 as the next digit in the result. 
Result so far: 27.0
If we subtract 126 from 127, we get 1.
Take the next digit (9) from the dividend and append it to 1, then repeat: 19 / 18

Going ahead to step 4:
18 goes into 19 1 times with a remainder of 1.
Use 1 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 271.0
Deduct 18 from 19 and we're left with 1.
Take the next digit (7) from the dividend and append it to 1, then repeat: 17 / 18

Step 5:
The number 18 fits into 17 0 times, leaving a remainder of 17.
Write down 0 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 2710.0
Deduct 0 from 17 and we're left with 17.
Grab the next digit (3) from the dividend, add it to 17, then carry on: 173 / 18

Advancing to step 6:
173 divided by 18 is 9 with a remainder of 11.
Record the quotient 9 as the next digit in the result. 
Result so far: 27109.0
Subtract 162 from 173 to get 11.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 110, and continue the process.

On to step 7:
If we divide 110 by 18, we get 6 and a remainder of 2.
Record the quotient 6 as the next digit in the result. 
Result so far: 27109.6
The remainder is 2 after subtracting 108 from 110.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 20, and continue the process.

Moving on to step 8:
If we divide 20 by 18, we get 1 and a remainder of 2.
The number 1 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 27109.61
Subtracting 18 from 20 leaves us with 2.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 20, and continue the process.

Moving on to step 9:
18 goes into 20 1 times with a remainder of 2.
The number 1 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 27109.611
Deduct 18 from 20 and we're left with 2.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 20, and continue the process.

In conclusion, the division gives 27109.611 with a balance of 0.0002.