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Debt Summary of Loss on Extinguishment of Debt and Debt Issuance Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | $ 35.7 | $ 40.4 | $ 0.0
New Debt Issuance Costs |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 11.0 | 20.6 |
Capitalized & Amortized Over Life of New Issuances | 11.6 | 115.0 |
Total | 22.6 | 135.6 |
Previously Incurred Debt Issuance Costs Or Unamortized Discount |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | $ 24.7 | $ 19.8 |

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