Let's divide 142919 by 74
We want to figure out the number of times 142919 can be divided by 74.

Moving on to step 1:
74 can be fit into 1 0 times, resulting in a remainder of 1.
Write down 0 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 0.0
Deduct 0 from 1 and we're left with 1.
Fetch the next digit (4) from the dividend, attach it to 1 and continue: 14 / 74

Going ahead to step 2:
If we divide 14 by 74, we get 0 and a remainder of 14.
The next digit of our result is 0. 
Result so far: 0.0
Deduct 0 from 14 and we're left with 14.
Include the next digit (2) from the dividend after 14, then repeat: 142 / 74

Going ahead to step 3:
The number 74 fits into 142 1 times, leaving a remainder of 68.
The number 1 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 1.0
The remainder is 68 after subtracting 74 from 142.
Bring next digit (9) of the dividend behind the 68 and repeat the process: 689 / 74

Let's proceed to step 4:
74 goes into 689 9 times with a remainder of 23.
Use 9 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 19.0
If we subtract 666 from 689, we get 23.
Include the next digit (1) from the dividend after 23, then repeat: 231 / 74

Moving on to step 5:
When dividing 231 by 74, we get 3 with a remainder of 9.
The next digit of our result is 3. 
Result so far: 193.0
Deduct 222 from 231 and we're left with 9.
Take the next digit (9) from the dividend and append it to 9, then repeat: 99 / 74

Let's proceed to step 6:
If we divide 99 by 74, we get 1 and a remainder of 25.
The next digit of our result is 1. 
Result so far: 1931.0
If we subtract 74 from 99, we 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.

On to step 7:
When dividing 250 by 74, we get 3 with a remainder of 28.
Put 3 as the next digit of the answer. 
Result so far: 1931.3
If we take 222 away from 250, we end up with 28.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 280, and continue the process.

Moving on to step 8:
74 can be fit into 280 3 times, resulting in a remainder of 58.
The next digit of our result is 3. 
Result so far: 1931.33
If we take 222 away from 280, we end up with 58.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 580, and continue the process.

In conclusion, the division gives 1931.33 with a balance of 0.058.