largest remainder method 最大餘額法

largest remainder method
繁：最大餘額法
简：最大馀额法

今屆立法會換屆選舉地區直選和超級區議會界別，採用比例代表制配合最大餘額法來分配議席。此選舉制度的原意是促進均衡參與，較有利少數派進入議會。

葉鈞頌（2016年9月4日）。【立法會選舉回顧】解構比例代表制　歷屆對誰最有利？香港01，取自 http://www.hk01.com/立法會選舉/41097/-立法會選舉回顧-解構比例代表制-歷屆對誰最有利-

According to the largest remainder method, if there are not enough candidates who have reached the quota to fill the available seats, another draw based on remainder is held. This process gives the second candidate on a list a chance at a seat.

Moss, D. (2016, September 1). Explained: how Hong Kong’s legislative candidates are voted in. South China Morning Post. Retrieved from http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/2011216/explained-how-hong-kongs-legislative-candidates-are-voted