Let's divide 502640 by 72
We want to divide 502640 by 72.

Advancing to step 1:
The number 72 fits into 5 0 times, leaving a remainder of 5.
The number 0 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 0.0
If we take 0 away from 5, we end up with 5.
Take the next digit (0) from the dividend and append it to 5, then repeat: 50 / 72

Going ahead to step 2:
72 goes into 50 0 times with a remainder of 50.
Write down 0 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 0.0
Subtracting 0 from 50 leaves us with 50.
Take the next digit (2) from the dividend and append it to 50, then repeat: 502 / 72

Advancing to step 3:
If we divide 502 by 72, we get 6 and a remainder of 70.
Record the quotient 6 as the next digit in the result. 
Result so far: 6.0
If we take 432 away from 502, we end up with 70.
Append the next digit (6) from the dividend to 70 and continue with: 706 / 72

Advancing to step 4:
72 can be fit into 706 9 times, resulting in a remainder of 58.
The number 9 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 69.0
If we take 648 away from 706, we end up with 58.
Take the next digit (4) from the dividend and append it to 58, then repeat: 584 / 72

Step 5:
584 divided by 72 is 8 with a remainder of 8.
Use 8 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 698.0
Subtract 576 from 584 to get 8.
Bring next digit (0) of the dividend behind the 8 and repeat the process: 80 / 72

Going ahead to step 6:
When dividing 80 by 72, we get 1 with a remainder of 8.
Put 1 as the next digit of the answer. 
Result so far: 6981.0
Deduct 72 from 80 and we're left with 8.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 80, and continue the process.

On to step 7:
72 goes into 80 1 times with a remainder of 8.
Write down 1 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 6981.1
Deduct 72 from 80 and we're left with 8.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 80, and continue the process.

Going ahead to step 8:
If we divide 80 by 72, we get 1 and a remainder of 8.
Put 1 as the next digit of the answer. 
Result so far: 6981.11
Deduct 72 from 80 and we're left with 8.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 80, and continue the process.

Our division results in 6981.11 with a remaining 0.008.