2939 ÷ 3 = 979 R2
Let's divide 2939 by 3.

Step 1:
3 goes into 2 0 times with a remainder of 2.
Write down 0 as next digit of of the result. 
Result so far: 0
Subtract 0 from 2 to get 2.
Bring next digit (9) of the dividend behind the 2 and repeat the process: 29 / 3

Step 2:
3 goes into 29 9 times with a remainder of 2.
Write down 9 as next digit of of the result. 
Result so far: 9
Subtract 27 from 29 to get 2.
Bring next digit (3) of the dividend behind the 2 and repeat the process: 23 / 3

Step 3:
3 goes into 23 7 times with a remainder of 2.
Write down 7 as next digit of of the result. 
Result so far: 97
Subtract 21 from 23 to get 2.
Bring next digit (9) of the dividend behind the 2 and repeat the process: 29 / 3

Step 4:
3 goes into 29 9 times with a remainder of 2.
Write down 9 as next digit of of the result. 
Result so far: 979
Subtract 27 from 29 to get 2.

The final result is 979 with a remainder of 2.