Based on stability theory of fractional-order linear systems, a novel method combining feedback control and active control is proposed for the synchronization between two different fractional-order chaotic systems. The controller is obtained, and the method can be applied to solve synchronization problems of several classes of fractional-order chaotic systems, e.g., Lorenz system, Rssler system, Chen system, Liu system, Lü system, Rssler hyperchaotic system and the new hyperchaotic system. Numerical simulation results are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method.