88 ÷ 9 = 9 R7
Alright, let's work through the division of 88 by 9 step by step.

Step 1:
9 goes into 8 0 times with a remainder of 8.
Write down 0 as next digit of of the result. 
Result so far: 0
Subtract 0 from 8 to get 8.
Bring next digit (8) of the dividend behind the 8 and repeat the process: 88 / 9

Step 2:
9 goes into 88 9 times with a remainder of 7.
Write down 9 as next digit of of the result. 
Result so far: 9
Subtract 81 from 88 to get 7.

The final result is 9 with a remainder of 7.