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Debt (Loss on Extinguishment of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt associated with other voluntary prepayments of Term Loan B/Term Loan B-1	$ 1.8		$ 19.8
Loss on extinguishment of debt	6.2	$ 28.3	24.2	$ 28.3
Term Loan B Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt	4.4		4.4
Term Loan B and Term Loan B-1
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt associated with other voluntary prepayments of Term Loan B/Term Loan B-1	$ 1.8		$ 19.8

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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity.

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