Set up the division problem in long division form
Divide the leftmost digits of the dividend by the divisor
Write the quotient digit above the division bar
Multiply the quotient digit by the divisor
Subtract the result from the digits used
Bring down the next digit of the dividend
Repeat the divide, multiply, subtract, and bring down steps
Continue until all digits are used
Add a decimal point and zeros if the division does not end evenly
Check the answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor