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Acquisitions and Dispositions - Reconciliation of Level 3 Measurement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 26, 2024	Apr. 28, 2023
Beginning and Ending Balances of Contingent Payments [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 195
Purchase price contingent consideration	30	$ 274
Ending balance	58	195
Level 3 | Recurring
Beginning and Ending Balances of Contingent Payments [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	195	0
Purchase price contingent consideration	0	195
Change in fair value	(138)	0
Ending balance	$ 58	$ 195

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