Question

identify the greatest common factor of $ab^{2}y^{3}$ and $36z^{2}$.

Explanation:

Step1: List factors of first term

Factors: $a$, $b^2$, $y^3$, and numerical factor $1$

Step2: List factors of second term

Factors: $2^2\times3^2=36$, $z^2$

Step3: Find shared common factors

No shared variables; only shared numerical factor is $1$

Answer:

$1$