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Lowest Common Ancestor (General)

**Problem Statement:** Given the required input arguments, write an efficient algorithm to solve the **Lowest Common Ancestor (General)** problem. Implement the required logic as specified by standard definitions for this classic algorithmic challenge. **Hint / Expected Approach:** Post-order DFS: found both children case **Edge Cases to Consider:** - (1) One or both nodes not in tree - (2) Root is LCA - (3) Node is ancestor of the other

Examples

Example 1
Input: [3,5,1,6,2,0,8,null,null,7,4], p=5, q=1
Output: Node 3
Explanation: Root is LCA
Example 2
Input: [3,5,1,6,2,0,8,null,null,7,4], p=5, q=4
Output: Node 5
Explanation: p is ancestor of q
Example 3
Input: [1,2], p=1, q=2
Output: Node 1
Explanation: Root is parent

Constraints

  • ▪The number of nodes in the tree is in the range [0, 2000]
  • ▪-1000 <= Node.val <= 1000
  • ▪Ensure depth-first or breadth-first traversals are memory-efficient

Watch Out For Edge Cases

  • ▪One or both nodes not in tree
  • ▪Root is LCA
  • ▪Node is ancestor of the other
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