We divide 980144 by 45
We want to divide 980144 by 45.

Step 1:
If we divide 9 by 45, we get 0 and a remainder of 9.
The next digit of our result is 0. 
Result so far: 0.0
Subtracting 0 from 9 leaves us with 9.
Append the next digit (8) from the dividend to 9 and continue with: 98 / 45

Step 2:
98 divided by 45 is 2 with a remainder of 8.
Record the quotient 2 as the next digit in the result. 
Result so far: 2.0
Subtract 90 from 98 to get 8.
Take the next digit (0) from the dividend and append it to 8, then repeat: 80 / 45

Let's proceed to step 3:
80 divided by 45 is 1 with a remainder of 35.
Use 1 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 21.0
If we subtract 45 from 80, we get 35.
Bring next digit (1) of the dividend behind the 35 and repeat the process: 351 / 45

Step 4:
351 divided by 45 is 7 with a remainder of 36.
Record the quotient 7 as the next digit in the result. 
Result so far: 217.0
Subtract 315 from 351 to get 36.
Grab the next digit (4) from the dividend, add it to 36, then carry on: 364 / 45

On to step 5:
The number 45 fits into 364 8 times, leaving a remainder of 4.
Write down 8 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 2178.0
If we subtract 360 from 364, we get 4.
Bring next digit (4) of the dividend behind the 4 and repeat the process: 44 / 45

Step 6:
If we divide 44 by 45, we get 0 and a remainder of 44.
Write down 0 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 21780.0
Subtract 0 from 44 to get 44.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 440, and continue the process.

Moving on to step 7:
45 goes into 440 9 times with a remainder of 35.
The number 9 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 21780.9
Deduct 405 from 440 and we're left with 35.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 350, and continue the process.

Step 8:
45 can be fit into 350 7 times, resulting in a remainder of 35.
Write down 7 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 21780.97
If we subtract 315 from 350, we get 35.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 350, and continue the process.

On to step 9:
When dividing 350 by 45, we get 7 with a remainder of 35.
Record the quotient 7 as the next digit in the result. 
Result so far: 21780.977
Subtracting 315 from 350 leaves us with 35.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 350, and continue the process.

Our division results in 21780.977 with a remaining 0.0035.