Summary of Lease information (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Non-cash component of lease expense	$ 12.1	$ 12.8
Increase (decrease) in right-of-use asset	15.2	0.8
Increase (decrease) in operating lease liabilities	$ 15.2	$ 0.8

Amount of amortization expense attributable to right-of-use asset from operating lease.

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