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Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | $ 12.2 | $ 39.7 | $ 13.1
Liability Awards |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | 3.2 | 21.7 | 2.8
Equity Awards |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation expense | $ 9.0 | $ 18.0 | $ 10.3

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