We look at the division of 712040 by 72 
We're looking to find how many times 72 goes into 712040.

Let's proceed to step 1:
If we divide 7 by 72, we get 0 and a remainder of 7.
The number 0 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 0.0
Subtract 0 from 7 to get 7.
Bring next digit (1) of the dividend behind the 7 and repeat the process: 71 / 72

Moving on to step 2:
If we divide 71 by 72, we get 0 and a remainder of 71.
Use 0 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 0.0
If we subtract 0 from 71, we get 71.
Include the next digit (2) from the dividend after 71, then repeat: 712 / 72

Advancing to step 3:
72 goes into 712 9 times with a remainder of 64.
Write down 9 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 9.0
If we take 648 away from 712, we end up with 64.
Grab the next digit (0) from the dividend, add it to 64, then carry on: 640 / 72

Let's proceed to step 4:
640 divided by 72 is 8 with a remainder of 64.
The number 8 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 98.0
If we subtract 576 from 640, we get 64.
Include the next digit (4) from the dividend after 64, then repeat: 644 / 72

Advancing to step 5:
644 divided by 72 is 8 with a remainder of 68.
The number 8 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 988.0
Deduct 576 from 644 and we're left with 68.
Take the next digit (0) from the dividend and append it to 68, then repeat: 680 / 72

Going ahead to step 6:
If we divide 680 by 72, we get 9 and a remainder of 32.
Use 9 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 9889.0
If we take 648 away from 680, we end up with 32.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 320, and continue the process.

Advancing to step 7:
The number 72 fits into 320 4 times, leaving a remainder of 32.
The next digit of our result is 4. 
Result so far: 9889.4
If we subtract 288 from 320, we get 32.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 320, and continue the process.

Going ahead to step 8:
The number 72 fits into 320 4 times, leaving a remainder of 32.
Write down 4 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 9889.44
Subtract 288 from 320 to get 32.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 320, and continue the process.

After the division, we end up with 9889.44 and a remainder of 0.032.