48 ÷ 9 = 5 R3
We're going to perform division on 48 with 9 as the divisor.

Step 1:
9 goes into 4 0 times with a remainder of 4.
Write down 0 as next digit of of the result. 
Result so far: 0
Subtract 0 from 4 to get 4.
Bring next digit (8) of the dividend behind the 4 and repeat the process: 48 / 9

Step 2:
9 goes into 48 5 times with a remainder of 3.
Write down 5 as next digit of of the result. 
Result so far: 5
Subtract 45 from 48 to get 3.

The final result is 5 with a remainder of 3.