We divide 973144 by 24
We want to figure out the number of times 973144 can be divided by 24.

On to step 1:
When dividing 9 by 24, we get 0 with a remainder of 9.
Write down 0 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 0.0
Deduct 0 from 9 and we're left with 9.
Take the next digit (7) from the dividend and append it to 9, then repeat: 97 / 24

Let's proceed to step 2:
The number 24 fits into 97 4 times, leaving a remainder of 1.
The number 4 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 4.0
If we subtract 96 from 97, we get 1.
Take the next digit (3) from the dividend and append it to 1, then repeat: 13 / 24

On to step 3:
If we divide 13 by 24, we get 0 and a remainder of 13.
Record the quotient 0 as the next digit in the result. 
Result so far: 40.0
If we take 0 away from 13, we end up with 13.
Grab the next digit (1) from the dividend, add it to 13, then carry on: 131 / 24

Advancing to step 4:
24 goes into 131 5 times with a remainder of 11.
Write down 5 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 405.0
Subtract 120 from 131 to get 11.
Include the next digit (4) from the dividend after 11, then repeat: 114 / 24

Advancing to step 5:
24 can be fit into 114 4 times, resulting in a remainder of 18.
Put 4 as the next digit of the answer. 
Result so far: 4054.0
Subtracting 96 from 114 leaves us with 18.
Fetch the next digit (4) from the dividend, attach it to 18 and continue: 184 / 24

Advancing to step 6:
184 divided by 24 is 7 with a remainder of 16.
Use 7 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 40547.0
Subtract 168 from 184 to get 16.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 160, and continue the process.

Let's proceed to step 7:
If we divide 160 by 24, we get 6 and a remainder of 16.
The next digit of our result is 6. 
Result so far: 40547.6
Deduct 144 from 160 and we're left with 16.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 160, and continue the process.

Let's proceed to step 8:
24 can be fit into 160 6 times, resulting in a remainder of 16.
Write down 6 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 40547.66
Subtract 144 from 160 to get 16.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 160, and continue the process.

In conclusion, the division gives 40547.66 with a balance of 0.016.