diff --git a/lib/ansible/runner/filter_plugins/math.py b/lib/ansible/runner/filter_plugins/math.py
index d069fbd3919..7f6cc195556 100644
--- a/lib/ansible/runner/filter_plugins/math.py
+++ b/lib/ansible/runner/filter_plugins/math.py
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
 # along with Ansible.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
+from __future__ import absolute_import
+
 import math
 from ansible import errors