31987 divided by 88 
Let's see how many times 88 fits into 31987.

Let's proceed to step 1:
When dividing 3 by 88, we get 0 with a remainder of 3.
The number 0 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 0.0
Subtracting 0 from 3 leaves us with 3.
Grab the next digit (1) from the dividend, add it to 3, then carry on: 31 / 88

Going ahead to step 2:
88 goes into 31 0 times with a remainder of 31.
Record the quotient 0 as the next digit in the result. 
Result so far: 0.0
If we subtract 0 from 31, we get 31.
Include the next digit (9) from the dividend after 31, then repeat: 319 / 88

Step 3:
88 can be fit into 319 3 times, resulting in a remainder of 55.
The number 3 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 3.0
If we subtract 264 from 319, we get 55.
Bring next digit (8) of the dividend behind the 55 and repeat the process: 558 / 88

Step 4:
When dividing 558 by 88, we get 6 with a remainder of 30.
Use 6 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 36.0
Subtract 528 from 558 to get 30.
Fetch the next digit (7) from the dividend, attach it to 30 and continue: 307 / 88

Moving on to step 5:
If we divide 307 by 88, we get 3 and a remainder of 43.
Use 3 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 363.0
Subtract 264 from 307 to get 43.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 430, and continue the process.

Going ahead to step 6:
When dividing 430 by 88, we get 4 with a remainder of 78.
The number 4 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 363.4
Deduct 352 from 430 and we're left with 78.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 780, and continue the process.

On to step 7:
88 goes into 780 8 times with a remainder of 76.
Use 8 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 363.48
Subtract 704 from 780 to get 76.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 760, and continue the process.

On to step 8:
The number 88 fits into 760 8 times, leaving a remainder of 56.
Use 8 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 363.488
Deduct 704 from 760 and we're left with 56.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 560, and continue the process.

In conclusion, the division gives 363.488 with a balance of 0.0056.