1. Convert centimeters to inches:

* There are 2.54 centimeters in one inch.

* Divide 53 cm by 2.54 cm/inch: 53 cm / 2.54 cm/inch = 20.87 inches (approximately)

2. Separate the inches into feet and remaining inches:

* There are 12 inches in one foot.

* Divide 20.87 inches by 12 inches/foot: 20.87 inches / 12 inches/foot = 1.74 feet (approximately)

* This means there is 1 whole foot.

* To find the remaining inches, multiply the decimal part of the feet (0.74) by 12: 0.74 feet * 12 inches/foot = 8.88 inches (approximately)

Therefore, 53 cm is approximately equal to 1 foot and 8.88 inches.