Let's divide 242127 by 85
We want to divide 242127 by 85.

Step 1:
The number 85 fits into 2 0 times, leaving a remainder of 2.
Write down 0 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 0.0
If we take 0 away from 2, we end up with 2.
Fetch the next digit (4) from the dividend, attach it to 2 and continue: 24 / 85

Advancing to step 2:
If we divide 24 by 85, we get 0 and a remainder of 24.
Put 0 as the next digit of the answer. 
Result so far: 0.0
If we subtract 0 from 24, we get 24.
Fetch the next digit (2) from the dividend, attach it to 24 and continue: 242 / 85

Let's proceed to step 3:
When dividing 242 by 85, we get 2 with a remainder of 72.
Put 2 as the next digit of the answer. 
Result so far: 2.0
Subtracting 170 from 242 leaves us with 72.
Take the next digit (1) from the dividend and append it to 72, then repeat: 721 / 85

Let's proceed to step 4:
The number 85 fits into 721 8 times, leaving a remainder of 41.
Write down 8 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 28.0
If we subtract 680 from 721, we get 41.
Grab the next digit (2) from the dividend, add it to 41, then carry on: 412 / 85

On to step 5:
The number 85 fits into 412 4 times, leaving a remainder of 72.
The next digit of our result is 4. 
Result so far: 284.0
Deduct 340 from 412 and we're left with 72.
Include the next digit (7) from the dividend after 72, then repeat: 727 / 85

Going ahead to step 6:
If we divide 727 by 85, we get 8 and a remainder of 47.
Put 8 as the next digit of the answer. 
Result so far: 2848.0
Deduct 680 from 727 and we're left with 47.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 470, and continue the process.

Step 7:
When dividing 470 by 85, we get 5 with a remainder of 45.
Write down 5 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 2848.5
If we take 425 away from 470, we end up with 45.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 450, and continue the process.

Step 8:
85 goes into 450 5 times with a remainder of 25.
Write down 5 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 2848.55
Subtract 425 from 450 to get 25.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 250, and continue the process.

In conclusion, the division gives 2848.55 with a balance of 0.025.