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Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020
Changes In Equity Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other | $ 8 | $ 88

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