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What is the binary representation of the decimal number 53?

The binary representation of the decimal number 5353 is 110101110101.

To convert a decimal number to binary, we employ a systematic method of repeatedly dividing the number by 22 and recording the remainders. Let’s explore the conversion of the decimal number 5353 into its binary form step by step.

  1. Divide 5353 by 22:
    The quotient is 2626 and the remainder is 11. This remainder becomes the least significant bit (the rightmost bit) of the binary representation.

  2. Divide the quotient 2626 by 22:
    The new quotient is 1313 and the remainder is 00. This remainder is the next bit to the left in the binary sequence.

  3. Divide the quotient 1313 by 22:
    This division yields a quotient of 66 and a remainder of 11. This remainder represents the next bit in the binary format.

  4. Divide 66 by 22:
    The result is a quotient of 33 and a remainder of 00. This remainder is added as the next bit.

  5. Divide 33 by 22:
    Here, the quotient is 11 and the remainder is 11. Both the quotient and the remainder contribute to the binary representation.

  6. Finally, divide the last quotient 11 by 22:
    The quotient is 00 and the remainder is 11. This remainder becomes the most significant bit (the leftmost bit).

Now, if we compile all the remainders from the last step to the first, we obtain 110101110101. Thus, the binary representation of the decimal number 5353 is 110101110101.

Answered by: Prof. Daniel White
A-Level Computer Science Tutor
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