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Debt (Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt	$ (3.4)	$ 0.4	$ (2.1)	$ 27.1
Term Loan A
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt			(1.3)	0.0
Senior Notes
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt			3.4	(24.7)
Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan A
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt			0.0	(1.7)
Term Loan B and Other
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt			$ 0.0	$ (0.7)

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