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Segment Information (Adjusted Depreciation and Amortization, and COVID-19 Related Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 45.2	$ 44.4	$ 87.6	$ 87.8
Adjusted depreciation and amortization	9.7	10.8	19.7	21.0
Corporate and reconciling items
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Adjusted depreciation and amortization	9.7	10.8	19.7	21.0
Direct operating expense	(6.1)	(0.8)	(7.1)	0.8
Purchase accounting and related adjustments | Corporate and reconciling items
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ (35.5)	$ (33.6)	$ (67.9)	$ (66.8)

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The amount of depreciation and amortization as presented on the statement of operations, less the depreciation and amortization related to the non-cash fair value adjustments to property and equipment and intangible assets acquired in the acquisition of businesses, which are included in purchase accounting and related adjustments.

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