To calculate $238453 \mod 9$, you sum the digits of the number until you reach a single-digit result. Here's the process:

1. Sum the digits of 238453:
   $2 + 3 + 8 + 4 + 5 + 3 = 25$

2. Since 25 is not a single-digit number, sum the digits of 25:
   $2 + 5 = 7$

So, $238453 \mod 9 = 7$.

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

1. What is $238454 \mod 9$?
2. How do you calculate $123456 \mod 9$?
3. Can you find $987654 \mod 9$?
4. What is the remainder when dividing 238453 by 7?
5. How is modular arithmetic used in cryptography?

Tip: Mod 9 is often used to check the validity of numbers, like credit card numbers, through a process called "casting out nines."